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How many chromosomes do human somatic cells have?

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The question is asking about the number of chromosomes present in human somatic cells, which are the non-reproductive cells in the body. This includes understanding that humans typically have a specific number of chromosomes in their somatic cells.

Answer

46

The final answer is 46.

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is 46.

More Information

Human somatic cells are diploid, containing two sets of 23 chromosomes, one set inherited from each parent, totaling 46.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing the total number of chromosomes with the number of pairs. Human somatic cells have 46 chromosomes organized into 23 pairs.

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