Please choose the correct answer to the 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?

Answer1: The egg cell contains all 8 chromosomes. Answer2: The sperm cell contains all 8 chromosomes. Answer3: The sperm cell provides 4 chromosomes and the egg cell provides 4 chromosomes. Answer4: The egg cell provides 4 chromosomes and 4 sperm cells each provide 1 chromosome.

Answer format: answer1/answer2/answer3/answer4
Answer: answer3