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How many chromosomes are in each of Chester's body or somatic cells?​

How many chromosomes are in each of Chester's body or somatic cells?​-example-1
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Answer mHuman body cells have 46 chromosomes, while human gametes (sperm or eggs) have 23 chromosomes each. A typical body cell, or somatic cell, contains two matched sets of chromosomes, a configuration known as diploid wer:

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Due to the fusion of the two gametes, a human zygote contains 46 chromosomes (i.e. 23 pairs). However, a large number of species have the chromosomes in their somatic cells arranged in fours ("tetraploid") or even sixes ("hexaploid").
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