Campbell Biology (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13409-341-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-13409-341-3

Chapter 13 - 13.2 - Concept Check - Page 259: 2

Answer

23 pairs, two sets.

Work Step by Step

In counting the sets, add 1 to the 22 numbered sets for the pair of sex chromosomes (X+Y). You can see that there are two of each chromosome, so 2 sets-- maternal and paternal.
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