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    How many chromosomes are found in each human body cell?

    Question #42916. Asked by RaeRae55. (Jan 01 04 9:54 PM)


    skypilot024

    I believe it's 23 pairs...

    Human cells contain 23 pairs of chromosomes for a total of 46. There are 22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes. The sex chromosomes are the X chromosome and the Y chromosome. These chromosomes determine gender.
    http://biology.about.com/library/weekly/aa091103a.htm


    [Edited to add supporting reference - McG]

    Jan 01 04, 10:08 PM


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