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

Diploid Chromosome Number
Fruit Fly
8
Human
46
Goldfish
94

Which of the following is the best explanation for why the chromosome numbers above are all even?
The diploid chromosome number represents two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, so it is always an even number.
Animal cells always have an even number of chromosomes, and plant cells always have an odd number of chromosomes.
The diploid chromosome number is always even to ensure that equal numbers of chro

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The table below provides the number of chromosomes found in the body cells of various types of organisms. 
 

Diploid Chromosome Number
Fruit Fly
8
Human
46
Goldfish
94

Which of the following is the best explanation for why the chromosome numbers above are all even?
 The diploid chromosome number represents two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, so it is always an even number.
 Animal cells always have an even number of chromosomes, and plant cells always have an odd number of chromosomes.
 The diploid chromosome number is always even to ensure that equal numbers of chro

layshay12 · Answer

PLEASE HELP!!!! WILL MEDAL AND FAN!!!

layshay12 · Answer

Do you think you could help me. I think it's C but i'm not sure

melzie · Answer

The diploid chromosome number is always even so that when mitosis occurs each new cell gets the same number of chromosomes.

layshay12 · Answer

Thanks That was right!!!

melzie · Answer

no problem :)