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The number of chromosomes in human body is

A. 42

B. 44

C. 46

D. 48

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The number of chromosomes in human body is 46. In humans, each cell normally contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, for a total of 46. Twenty-two of these pairs, called autosomes, look the same in both males and females. The 23rd pair, the sex chromosomes, differ between males and females.

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