How many chromosomes are present in the human body?

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answer is B.

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The human body contains 46 chromosomes in total, which are distributed across 23 pairs of chromosomes.
A chromosome is a structure that resembles a thread and is typically found in the cell's nucleus. The DNA is securely wound around a protein known as histones to create each chromosome.
Only the chromosome's structure is supported by this histone. When a cell is not dividing, the chromosomes are not seen in the nucleus.
When the DNA gets firmly packed during cell division, the DNA that makes up that chromosome becomes visible.
In general, a chromosome's centromere position determines the form and personality of the chromosome. The position of the genes on the genome is also influenced by the centromere's location.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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