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A somatic cell is a cell that reproduces by mitosis. Therefore, a somatic cell transfers its information (in the chromosomes) by producing two daughter cells.

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How many chromosomes are in a human somatic cell?

A human somatic cell typically contains 46 chromosomes.


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How many pairs of autosomal chromosomes are in a human somatic cell?

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How many chromosomes does a somatic -diploid- corn Cell have?

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How many individual chromosomes are present in a somatic cell?

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A cell such as a somatic cell that contains two sets of chromosomes is said to be what?

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How many chromosomes are there in each somatic cell?

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