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Does each cell in the body contains 46 chromosomes ?

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In humans, each cell normally contains 23 pairs ofchromosomes, for a total of 46.

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(a) 46
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(c) 21
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Q. Statement 1: Each spermatogonium is diploid and contains 46 chromosomes.
Statement 2: Some spermatogonia, primary spermatocytes complete the meiotic division to form four haploid cells.

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