Humans have 23 pairs of _____, which contain the instructions to make the proteins needed for life and growth.
A) chromosomes
B) alleles
C) genotypes
D) zygotes

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Chromosomes contain the genetic information in the form of DNA, which provides the instructions to make proteins needed for life and growth. Alleles refer to alternative forms of a gene, genotypes refer to the genetic makeup of an individual, and zygotes refer to the first cell that results from the fusion of sperm and egg during fertilization. Therefore, the best choice is A) chromosomes.

Humans Have 23 Pairs of _____, Which Contain the Instructions