Question

23 pairs of chromosomes are found in every normal human cell.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Chromosomes:

1. Chromosomes are thread-like materials present inside the nucleus which contains genetic information.
2. In human beings, there are a total of 23 pairs of chromosomes (46 in total), out of which 22 pairs are called autosomes (other than sex chromosomes) and 1 pair is sex chromosomes which determine the sex of the newborns.
3. Both males and females have 22 pairs of autosomes and two sex chromosomes.
4. The male has one X and one Y sex chromosome and the female has two X chromosomes.

Final answer:

Hence, the given statement is true.