How many chromosomes are found in human beings?

23 pairs

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21 pairs

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23 pairs

There are 23 pairs of chromosomes in human beings. Out of which, 22 pairs of chromosomes are called autosomes that are same for both male and female while the remaining one pair of chromosomes are called sex chromosomes.

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The human body has 23 pairs of chromosomes, out of which 22 pairs are autosomes and 1 pair is sex chromosome.

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