alleryIn humans, how many chromosomes does each NORMAL body cell contain?
A23
B32
C92
D46
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 46
Humans have 23 PAIRS of chromosomes, totalling 46 in each body cell (diploid).
Gametes (sperm/egg) are haploid — they contain 23 chromosomes each.
When fertilisation occurs, sperm (23) + egg (23) = zygote (46).
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