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How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

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Q1
How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?
  1. 22
  2. 23
  3. 24
  4. 46

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?
  • Step 1: Understand that chromosomes are structures in our cells that carry genetic information.
  • Step 2: Know that humans have a total of 46 chromosomes.
  • Step 3: Realize that these 46 chromosomes are organized into pairs.
  • Step 4: Divide the total number of chromosomes (46) by 2 to find the number of pairs.
  • Step 5: Calculate 46 divided by 2, which equals 23.
  • Step 6: Conclude that humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.
  • Chromosome Count – Humans have a total of 46 chromosomes organized into 23 pairs, with one chromosome of each pair inherited from each parent.
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