Define reek. reek synonyms, reek pronunciation, reek translation, English dictionary definition of reek. intr.v. reeked , reekÂ·ing , reeks 1. To give off a strong unpleasant odor: Grandma, who reeks of face powder and lilac water . 2. To be pervaded by...
How many chromosomes do humans have? The typical number of chromosomes in a human cell is 46: 23 pairs, holding an estimated total of 20,000 to 25,000 genes. One set of 23 chromosomes is inherited from the biological mother (from the egg), and the other set is inherited from the biological father (from the sperm).
The human body cells have 22 pairs of autosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes for a total of 23 pairs or 46 chromosomes. Sex cells for humans will have half of that (because they are not paired) so a total of 23 chromosomes. The short answer is 46 chromosomes in the human body cell.