How many chromosomes does an individual inherit from each parent?
A
46 new chromosomes are created during fertilization of the egg, chromosomes are not inherited only genes are.
B
2 sets of chromosomes from each parent
C
All humans have 46 chromosomes, so each parent contributes 23 chromosomes to the offspring.
D
All humans have 46 chromosomes, so each parent passes on 46 chromosomes.
E
44 chromosomes total, 22 chromosomes from each parent