Multiple choice

The number of chromosomes present in the somatic cell of the human cell is

  1. 23

  2. 44

  3. 46

  4. 92

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Human somatic (body) cells are diploid, containing 46 chromosomes (23 pairs - one set from each parent). Gametes (sperm and egg) are haploid with 23 chromosomes. Option B (44) is close but incorrect, while option D (92) would be the total if counting all chromosomes without pairing, but the standard count is 46.