Which best describes the formation of a zygote?

A.A sperm cell carrying 23 chromosomes fertilizes an egg cell with 46 chromosomes.

B.A sperm cell carrying 46 chromosomes fertilizes an egg cell with 46 chromosomes.

C.A sperm cell carrying 23 chromosomes fertilizes an egg cell with 23 chromosomes.

D.A sperm cell carrying 46 chromosomes fertilizes an egg cell with 23 chromosomes.