Which chromosome number represents the euploid state for normal human somatic cells?
A)44
B)46
C)47
D)48

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Ploidy is the actual number of chromosomes present in a single cell nucleus at mitosis. Humans have 46 chromosomes divided into 23 pairs. When the nucleus contains both pairs of all chromosomes, the number present is the diploid chromosome number (2N). Normal human somatic cells (body cells that are not reproductive cells) with a nucleus have the diploid number of chromosomes, 23 pairs. When a cell's nucleus contains the normal diploid number of chromosomes for the species, the cell is termed euploid.

Which Chromosome Number Represents the Euploid State for Normal Human