Question

a newly formed fertilized egg cell is called a zygote.
a zygote has ________ chromosomes, and it is the first cell of a new person!
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46
23
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Explanation:

Human gametes (egg and sperm cells) each carry 23 chromosomes. When fertilization occurs, the zygote receives 23 chromosomes from the egg and 23 from the sperm, resulting in a full diploid set of chromosomes.

Answer:

46