Question

Compared to the amount of genetic information

contained in a normal human body cell, the

amount contained in a normal human sperm cell is


A. the same

B.twice as much

c. one-half as much

D. one-fourth as much

Answer 1

Answer:

c. One half as much.

Explanation:

The amount of genetic information contained in a normal human sperm cell (23 chromosomes) is one-half as much the information contained in a normal human body cell (46 chromosomes). Sperm cells are produced during meiosis, a specialized division process that reduces the number of chromosomes in half, generating haploid daughter cells.

Answer 2

Answer:

C -- One-half as much

Sperm Cell: 23

Body Cell: 46

46/2=23 so half