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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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How many autosomes are present in a human somatic cell?
Options
A 46
B 44
Correct Answer
C 23
D 22
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Human somatic cells are diploid (2n) and contain 46 chromosomes total: 22 pairs of autosomes (44 chromosomes) and 1 pair of sex chromosomes (XX or XY, 2 chromosomes).

Hint

Total chromosomes (46) minus the sex chromosomes (2) = autosomes.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 909 of 2556
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