A human cell typically holds 46 chromosomes, organized into 23 pairs. Each pair consists of one chromosome inherited from each parent. This includes 22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes, which determine an individual's sex. However, human gametes (sperm and egg cells) contain only 23 chromosomes, or half the total number, due to the process of meiOSis.
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