Question

every body cell (somatic cell) in a human contains _____ chromosomes.
a 33
b 23
c 46
d 12

Explanation:

Human somatic cells are diploid. Diploid cells contain two sets of chromosomes. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes. So, the total number of chromosomes in a somatic cell is \(23\times2 = 46\).

Answer:

C. 46