How many chromosomes are present in a human body?

23

nos.

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23

pairs

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46

pairs

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44

pairs

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Solution

The correct option is B $23$ pairs
There are in all $46$ chromosomes i.e., $23$ pairs of chromosomes present in humans. The total no. of chromosomes varies in each species.

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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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