Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology The human cell contains 24 chromosomes 48 chromosomes 46 chromosomes 23 chromosomes Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Normal human somatic cells contain 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 homologous pairs - one set from each parent. Gametes have 23 chromosomes. Chromosome numbers like 24 or 48 would indicate abnormalities or occur in other species.