Q.

The number of chromosomes present in normal human being are -

A. 23
B. 46
C. 22
D. 48
Answer» B. 46
Explanation: A chromosomeis an organized structure of DNA and protein found in cells. It is a single piece of coiled DNA containing many genes, regulatory elements and other nucleotide sequences. Chromosomes also contain DNA- bound proteins, which serve to package the DNA and control its functions. Chromosomes in humans can be divided into two types: autosomes and sex chromosomes. Certain genetic traits are linked to a person's sex and are passed on through the sex chromosomes.
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