The human chromosomes number, i.e., 46 were discovered by

Mendel

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Flemming

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Tijo and Levan

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Watson and Crick

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The correct option is C Tijo and Levan
Dates of significance in the study of chromosomes
1882- Chromosomes were first seen in human cells by Flemming.
1923- Painter claimed the number of chromosomes in human cells as 48 (24 pairs).
1956-Tijo and Levan establish the chromosome number in human cells as 46 (23 pairs).

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