A particular organism has 46 chromosomes in its karyotype. Which of the following statements is correct regarding this organism?
A) It must be human.
B) It must be an animal.
C) It reproduces sexually.
D) It produces gametes with 23 chromosomes.

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Since the organism has 46 chromosomes, and gametes have half the number of chromosomes as the somatic cells, it must produce gametes with 23 chromosomes. This is true for all sexually reproducing organisms, which eliminates options A and B.

A Particular Organism Has 46 Chromosomes in Its Karyotype