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When sex cells combine to produce offspring, what part of the total amount of chromosomes does each sex cell contribute to the new body cells?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Each gamete (male sperm and female egg) is a haploid sex cell. This means they contain 23 chromosomes. When combined, body cells will have 46 chromosomes. Therefore, each sex cell contributes 23 chromosomes.

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