Humans have ________ pairs of chromosomes.

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The correct option is A
23

Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes or 46 chromosomes. Thus, there are two sets of 23 chromosomes each and this state of having two sets is called diploid state.

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Humans have ________ pairs of chromosomes.

The correct option is A 23 Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes or 46 chromosomes. Thus, there are two sets of 23 chromosomes each and this state of having two sets is called diploid state.

The correct option is A
23

Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes or 46 chromosomes. Thus, there are two sets of 23 chromosomes each and this state of having two sets is called diploid state.