How many chromosomes are in a normal human body cell?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 46, arranged as 23 pairs
- Step 1: Human somatic cells are diploid. Step 2. They carry 23 pairs. Answer: 46. Why not the others: 23 is the haploid number.
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