Chromosome means colored body and it was observed by Hofmeister in pollen mother cell of tradescantia and was named by Waldeyer. The number of chromosomes where is from 2 to a few hundred but are the same in all the cells of the body in eukaryotes. A number of a chromosome has no relation to the size, form, and complexity of the organism. Similarities in numbers do not indicate any phylogenetic relationship. So take this quiz and increase your knowledge about the number of chromosomes in eukaryotes.
1. How many chromosomes are present in the housefly?
A. 12
B. 14
C. 16
D. 18
2. The number of chromosomes present in drosophila is......
A. 06
B. 08
C. 12
D. 14
3. What is the number of chromosomes present in a horse?
A. 64
B. 66
C. 68
D. 70
4. In which of the following pair, the number of chromosomes is the same?
A. Housefly and Honey Bee
B. Chimpanzee and human
C. Chimpanzee and Gorilla
D. Gorilla and human
5. Which organism has the least number of a chromosome?
A. Male Australian ant
B. Female australian ant
C. Both of these
D. None of these
6. Which organism has a maximum number of a chromosome?
A. Zea mays
B. Apis
C. Ophioglossum raticulatum
D. Macca mulatta
7. How many chromosomes are present in mosquito?
A. 04
B. 06
C. 08
D. 10
8. The number of chromosomes presents one dog is...
A. 70
B. 74
C. 78
D. 80
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