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What is the chromosome number in a human ovum? |
A. | 24 |
B. | 46 |
C. | 48 |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. 46 | |
Explanation: Chromosomes are long Stringy aggregates of genes that carry heredity information. They are composed of DNA and proteins and are located within the nucleus of our cells. Chromosomes determine everything from hair color and eye color to sex. Whether you are a male or female depends on the presence or absence of certain chromosomes. Human cells contain 23 pairs of chromosomes for a total of 46. There are 22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes. |
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