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It is certainly possible to have more than 46 as in Trisomy 21 (or down syndrom) where "one cell has two 21st chromosomes instead of one, so the resulting fertilized egg has three 21st chromosomes".

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What is the process call when a human cell may have more or less than 46 chromosomes as a result of nondisjunction?

Chromosomes fail to separate during cell division (its in the lesson)


How many pairs of chrosomes do humans have?

There are a total of 23 pairs (22 chromosome pairs, plus another pair determining sex) for a total of 46 chromosomes for a normal human being. There are various chromosomal abnormalities in which an individual may have more than (trisomy) or less than (monosomy) than 46.


A human cell may have more or less than 46 chromosomes as a result of nondisjunction a process in what?

A human cell may have more or less than 46 chromosomes as a result of nondisjunction, which is a process that occurs during cell division where chromosomes fail to separate properly. This can lead to an incorrect number of chromosomes in the resulting daughter cells.


Do potatoes have more chromosomes than humans?

Potatoes have 48 chromosomes while humans have only 46.


Whether each and every human cell posses 46 chromosomes?

no, normally humans do have 46, but certain mutations or genetic disorders can result in more, less, or fused chromosomes. the most common example of missing chromosomes is down's syndrome. when someone has an extra chromosome(s) it's called polyploidy. i can't tell you too much about fused chromosomes.


What is 46 less than 12?

46 less than 12 is -34.


Can humans have more than 46 chromosomes?

Yes, humans can have more than 46 chromosomes due to genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, which is caused by having an extra copy of chromosome 21. Having additional chromosomes can lead to developmental and health issues.


If a parent cell has 46 chromosomes how may chromosomes will the daughter cells have?

They will also have 46 chromosomes.


101 Dave has 46 chromosomes and Mary has 46 chromosomes Their offspring will have?

Their offspring will inherit 23 chromosomes from each parent, resulting in a total of 46 chromosomes.


What if a zygote did not have 46 chromosomes?

Only Zygotes of certain species have 46 chromosomes.


Do chickens have the same amount of chromosomes as humans?

A chicken has 78 chromosomes.


How many chromosomes are in a normal human diploid cell?

every human have 46 chromosomes haploid(23)+haploid(23)=46 chromosomes

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