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  • Human Somatic Cells: Chromosome Number and Types Explained
    A human somatic cell contains 46 chromosomes, which are organized into 23 pairs. These pairs are categorized as follows:

    * 22 pairs of autosomes: These chromosomes are responsible for most of an individual's physical characteristics.

    * 1 pair of sex chromosomes: These chromosomes determine an individual's sex:

    * XX: Female

    * XY: Male

    Therefore, the complete chromosomal makeup of a human somatic cell is represented as 46, XX for females and 46, XY for males.

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