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The number of chromosomes in each cell of the human body is ....................

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25

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45

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C

46

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47

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The correct option is C
46

Chromosomes are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells. In each cell of the human body have 46 chromosomes which occur in 23 pairs.

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