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  • Human Chromosomes: Understanding the 46 Chromosome Count
    That's incorrect. A typical human somatic (body) cell contains 46 chromosomes, arranged in 23 pairs.

    Here's why:

    * Diploid: Human cells are diploid, meaning they have two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

    * Gametes: Human sex cells (sperm and egg) are haploid, meaning they have only one set of 23 chromosomes.

    Let me know if you have any other questions about genetics!

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