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How many sets of chromosome are present in a diploid cell ?


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Diploid cell:

  1. A cell that has two sets of chromosomes is known as a diploid cell. The somatic cells are diploid.
  2. The number of chromosomes in a diploid cell varies depending on the organism.
  3. The diploid cells of human beings have 23 pairs of chromosomes i.e. 46 chromosomes. It consists of two chromosomes that determine sex and 22 pairs of autosomal or non-sex chromosomes.

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