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Question
How many pairs of chromosomes are present in each somatic cell of a human being?
Options
46 pairs
23 pairs
22 pairs
24 pairs
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Solution
Human somatic cells contain 23 pairs of chromosomes, totaling 46 chromosomes. Of these, 22 pairs are autosomes (non-sex chromosomes) and 1 pair consists of sex chromosomes (allosomes). This is the standard diploid chromosome number in humans.
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