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.
Campbell Biology (12th Edition)
by Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0135188741
ISBN 13:
978-0-13518-874-3
Chapter 13 - 13.2 - Concept Check - Page 259: 2
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