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How many chromosomes do humans have?


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The number of chromosomes in humans:

  1. Humans cells have both haploid and diploid types of cells.
  2. Haploid human cells, eg.- gametes possess 23 chromosomes.
  3. Diploid human cells including other body cells possess 46 chromosomes.
  4. Human cells possess a total of 46 chromosomes containing 44 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes in general.

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