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How many pairs of chromosomes are present in a typical human cell?
A
46 pairs
B
23 pairs
C
24 pairs
D
22 pairs
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Understand that the total number of chromosomes in a typical human somatic cell is 46.
Recall that chromosomes come in pairs, with one chromosome of each pair inherited from each parent.
To find the number of pairs, divide the total number of chromosomes by 2 using the formula: \(\text{Number of pairs} = \frac{\text{Total chromosomes}}{2}\).
Substitute the known value: \(\text{Number of pairs} = \frac{46}{2}\).
Calculate the result to find the number of chromosome pairs in a typical human cell.