Question

How many chromosomes are present in a normal human cell?

Options

• 44 chromosomes (2n = 44)

• 92 chromosomes (4n = 92)

• 46 chromosomes (2n = 46)

• 23 chromosomes (n = 23)

Answer 1

A normal human cell contains 46 chromosomes, represented as 2n = 46, where n represents the haploid number. These 46 chromosomes are organized as 23 homologous pairs, with 22 pairs of autosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes.