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The number of chromosomes in a haploid cell in humans are

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10
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23
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30
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46
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92
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Solution

The correct option is B 23
Haploid means a cell that contains a single set of chromosomes. For example in humans, the haploid number of chromosomes is present in egg or sperm cells, which are also called gametes. The haploid number represents a single set of chromosomes and is represented as n, which is also called. In humans, n = 23. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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