Chromosomes contain the genetic information of an organism. Fruit flies reproduce by sexual reproduction. Most of the cells of a fruit fly have 8 chromosomes. Which statement best explains the source of the chromosomes in a normal fertilized fruit fly egg?
Choices: (A). The egg cell contains all 8 chromosomes.; (B). The sperm cell contains all 8 chromosomes.; (C). The sperm cell provides 4 chromosomes and the egg cell provides 4 chromosomes.; (D). The egg cell provides 4 chromosomes and 4 sperm cells each provide 1 chromosome.;
