How many pairs of chromosomes are present in human beings?

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9 years ago

In humans, each cell normally contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, for a total of 46. Twenty-two of these pairs are called autosomes.

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Riya Garg | Contributor-Level 7

9 years ago

There are 46 chromosomes in our body that are present in pairs. therefore there are 23 pair of chromosomes in human body out of which 22 are known as autosomes and last pair of chromosomes is known as sex chromosomes.

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Anisha Patil | Beginner-Level 5

7 years ago

Hi Harsh, There are 23 chromosomes in cell. They are found in pairs i.e. 46 chromosome (2 of each). Also, for your knowledge, I would like to tell you one Science fact that a small little butterfly contains 238 chromosome. As a student of biology, I would also like to tell you that, these 46 chromos

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Celeena Celeena | Beginner-Level 3

8 years ago

23 pair of chromosomes.

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Mahammad Sabir | Beginner-Level 2

8 years ago

23 pairs of chromosomes.

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Abhay Singh | Beginner-Level 2

9 years ago

There are 46 chromosomes in human beings which are in 23 pairs.

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Anandvaradhan Goud | Guide-Level 12

7 years ago

There are 23 chromosomes in cell. They are found in pairs i.e. 46 chromosome (2 of each). All the best for your bright future. Work hard and smart to get success. Thank you.

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