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How many chromosomes are in human somatic cells

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46

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Humans are diploid. A human somatic cell contains 46 chromosomes: 2 complete haploid sets, which make up 23 homologous chromosome pairs. However, many organisms have more than two sets of homologous chromosomes and are called polyploid.

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User Gabriel Reid
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There would be 46 chromosomes. Hope I helped!
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