How many chromosomes are in a normal human body (somatic) cell?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 46 chromosomes, arranged as 23 pairs of homologous chromosomes
- Step 1: Humans are diploid, with one set from each parent. Step 2. Each set holds 23 chromosomes, so a body cell has . Answer: 46. Why not the others: 23 is the haploid number found in gametes, and the others are not the human number.
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