The only cells in the body that do not contain 23 pairs of chromosomes are
A)stem cells.
B)bone cells.
C)neurons.
D)gametes.

Name: The only cells in the body that do not contain 23 pairs of chromosomes are A)stem cells. B)bone cells. C)neurons. D)gametes.
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Gametes (sperm and egg cells) contain only 23 individual chromosomes, not 23 pairs like all other cells in the body. This is because during fertilization, the sperm and egg combine to form a zygote with the full set of 46 chromosomes (23 pairs).

The Only Cells in the Body That Do Not Contain