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What is the number of chromosomes in a normal human?

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42

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44

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46

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48

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The correct option is D 46
Human beings contain 23 pairs of chromosomes, which means 46 chromosomes. Out of 23, 22 pairs are autosomes and 1 pair is of sex chromosomes.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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