How many chromosomes does a normal human body cell have?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 46
- Step 1: Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes. Step 2. That gives in a body cell. Answer: 46. Why not the others: 23 is the number in a sex cell, and 44 and 48 are not the normal count.
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