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Standard VIII
Biology
Meiosis
The number of...
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The number of chromosomes in humans cells is .

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22
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46
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24
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45
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The correct option is B 46
Humans have 23 pairs or 46 total chromosomes in their body (somatic) cells. Sex cells or gametes in humans, contain half the number of chromosomes i.e. 23 chromosomes.

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