How many chromosomes are there in a normal human body cell?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 46 chromosomes, arranged as 23 pairs
- Step 1: Human body (somatic) cells are diploid. Step 2. They hold 23 pairs of chromosomes, which makes 46 in total; gametes have 23. Answer: 46 chromosomes. Why not the others: 23 is the number in a gamete, and 48 and 44 are not the human number.
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