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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which one among the following has the largest number of chromosomes?
Options
A Cat
B Chicken
Correct Answer
C Man
D Rat
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Among the options, the chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) has the largest diploid number, with 78 chromosomes. Cats have 38, humans have 46, and rats have 42. Chromosome number varies widely across species and is not directly related to organismal complexity.

Hint

Chromosome number varies widely across species; recall the typical counts for these common animals.

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