Question

How many pairs of chromosomes are found in human body cells-23, 46, 16?

Answer 1

Chromosomes:

1. Chromosomes are a collection of thread-like structures that come in a variety of lengths and forms.
2. DNA and proteins make up chromosomes (mainly histones).
3. Genes are carried on chromosomes. So, the chromosome is associated with heredity.

Somatic Cells:

1. Somatic cells have chromosomes in pairs (2n), i.e., two copies of each chromosome are present in the cell.
2. Each cell nucleus of the human body contains 23 pairs (46) of chromosomes.