Question

multiple choice 1 point
how many chromosomes are in a human diploid cell?
23
46
92
12

Explanation:

In humans, diploid cells (somatic cells) contain two sets of chromosomes. One set is inherited from the mother and the other from the father. Each set has 23 chromosomes. So, \(23\times2 = 46\) chromosomes in total for a human diploid cell. 23 is the number of chromosomes in a haploid cell (gamete). 92 would be if a diploid cell was in the process of mitosis (after DNA replication but before cell division), but the typical diploid cell number is 46. 12 is not relevant to human chromosome counts.

Answer:

46