How many chromosomes does each human receive from each of their parents?

• A. 24
• B. 23
• C. 46
• D. 22

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that humans have a total of 46 chromosomes, which are organized into 23 pairs.
2. Recognize that each pair of chromosomes consists of one chromosome inherited from the mother and one from the father.
3. Since humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, each parent contributes one chromosome to each pair.
4. Therefore, each human receives 23 chromosomes from their mother and 23 chromosomes from their father.
5. This results in a total of 46 chromosomes, with 23 inherited from each parent.