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Why are chromosomes in pairs in body cells?

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A chromosome is an organized package of DNA found in the nucleus of the cell. Different organisms have different numbers of chromosomes. ... Each parent contributes one chromosome to each pair so that offspring get half of their chromosomes from their mother and half from their father.

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