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No, that's the number of chromosomes in a normal human somatic cell, but not all living things have that number. Drosophila (fruit fly) for instance, only have four, and are a model for genetics for that reason and others.

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Yes, Humans can have more than 46 chromosomes but only at some times when someone has a sickness that makes you have 3 sex chromosomes. I'm not sure what its called

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Do potatoes have more chromosomes than humans?

Potatoes have 48 chromosomes while humans have only 46.


Are there more chromosome than genes?

No. Humans have 46 chromosomes " beaded " with about 25,000 genes.


How does chromosomes do humans have?

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What is the diploid chromosomes number for humans?

There are 46 chromosomes in a human diploid cell (22 paired autosomes, 2 sex chromosomes).


How many chromosomes does every organism has?

The number of chromosomes in a organism can vary. Humans have 46 chromosomes, or 23 pairs.


A somatic cell in humans has?

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Number of chromosomes in a human body?

Each cell has 46 chromosomes. Eggs and sperm each have 23, thus a human has 46.


Does humans ever have more then 46 chromosomes during their evolution?

Only in the case where there is a genetic deformity.