🔬 Everyday Science

How many chromosomes do normal human cells contain?

A 23
B 46
C 44
D 48

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Human somatic cells contain 46 chromosomes (23 pairs). Gametes have 23.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "How many chromosomes do normal human cells contain?" is Option B: 46.

The other options — A) 23, C) 44, D) 48 — are incorrect for this Everyday Science question. As explained above: Human somatic cells contain 46 chromosomes (23 pairs). Gametes have 23.

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