EMBRYOLOGY
CHROMOSOMES AND CELL DIVISIONS
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Question
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A human body cell (skin) contains how many chromosomes?
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23
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46
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92
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In humans, each cell normally contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, for a total of 46.
Detailed explanation-2: -Normally, each cell in the human body has 23 pairs of chromosomes (46 total chromosomes). Half come from the mother; the other half come from the father. Two of the chromosomes (the X and the Y chromosome) determine your sex as male or female when you are born.
Detailed explanation-3: -The skin cell is a somatic cell, also known as vegetative cell which is the building block of the human body. It has 23 pairs of chromosomes, which is identical to those in the cells of the brain, eyes, etc.
Detailed explanation-4: -Skin cell is diploid so it has 46 chromosomes.
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