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    How many pairs of chromosomes are there in the human body?

    Question #106347. Asked by armindasantana. (Jun 15 09 1:14 PM)


    bigjeff918

    23

    http://www.chromosome18.org/Conditions/Genetics/FAQsAboutChromosomeAbnormalities/tabid/117/Default.aspx

    Jun 15 09, 1:24 PM
    casper200405

    There are 23.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromosome

    Jun 15 09, 1:29 PM
    davejacobs

    The references appear to say there are 23 pairs of chromosomes in a single cell of the human body.
    Multiply this by 50 to 75 trillion to get the number in a typical human body!
    http://www.answers.com/topic/how-many-cells-are-in-the-human-body

    Jun 15 09, 4:14 PM


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