Multiple choice

How many chromosomes are present in a normal human cell?

  1. 43 pairs

  2. 42 pairs

  3. 23 pairs

  4. 22 pairs

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Normal human somatic cells contain 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs - one set of 23 from each parent. This diploid number is characteristic of most human cells except gametes which are haploid.

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