Question: 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?

  Options: 
 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.
Answer: C