Humans Have ________ Pairs of Homologous Chromosomes

Question

Humans have ________ pairs of homologous chromosomes.
A) 46
B) 23
C) 22
D) 44

Accepted Answer

Humans have 23 pairs of homologous chromosomes, for a total of 46 chromosomes. Each pair consists of two chromosomes, one inherited from each parent, that have the same size and shape, and carry genes for the same traits.