Does the set of chromosome in a diploid means; every cell of its body (except germ cell )contains 46 chromosomes?In case of humans?
1 Answer
Feb 28, 2018
Yes, all somatic cells in the human body carry 46 chromosomes.
Explanation:
Somatic cells (cells other than reproductive cells) have 23 pairs of 2 homologous chromosomes each, with a total of 46 chromosomes. 22 of the pairs each consist of a paternal and maternal chromosome, which are similar but not identical. The genes are ordered in the same way, but specific alleles may be different, since they come from different parents. These are the autosomes. The 23rd pair consists of the two sex chromosomes, where males have one X and one Y chromosome, while females have two X chromosomes.
