Multiple Choice
In humans, how many chromosomes are typically present in a normal somatic (body) cell?
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17. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
Basics of Meiotic Genetics
Multiple Choice
In humans, how many chromosomes are present in a typical somatic (diploid) cell?
A
46
B
23
C
92
D
44
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that human cells can be either diploid or haploid. Diploid cells contain two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, while haploid cells contain only one set.
Recognize that somatic cells are diploid cells, meaning they have two complete sets of chromosomes.
Recall that humans have 23 unique chromosomes in one set (haploid number).
Calculate the total number of chromosomes in a diploid somatic cell by multiplying the haploid number by 2: \(2 \times 23\).
Conclude that the total number of chromosomes in a typical human somatic cell is the product from the previous step.
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