Question

The table below provides the number of chromosomes found in the body cells of various types of organisms.

Diploid Chromosome Number
1. Fruit Fly: 8
2. Human :6
3. Goldfish:94
Which of the following is the best explanation for why the chromosome numbers above are all even?

A)Animal cells always have an even number of chromosomes, and plant cells always have an odd number of chromosomes.

B)The number of chromosomes present in a diploid cell doubles for each generation because there are two parents.

C)The diploid chromosome number represents two sets of chromosomes, one from eac

Answer 1

The diploid chromosome number represents two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, so it is always an even number