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Which one of the following items gives its correct total number?

  1. A
    Cervical vertebrae in humans — 8
  2. B
    Floating ribs in humans — 4
  3. C
    Amino acids found in proteins — 16
  4. D
    Types of diabetes — 3

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Humans have 12 pairs of ribs, of which the last two pairs (11th and 12th) are not attached ventrally to the sternum and are called floating ribs. Total = 4.

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Which one of the following items gives its correct total number?
A
Cervical vertebrae in humans — 8
B
Floating ribs in humans — 4
C
Amino acids found in proteins — 16
D
Types of diabetes — 3

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