Question: Which of the following animals has the highest chromosome number in their body (somatic) tissues?
Options:
Protozoans
Silkworm
Pigeon
Dog
✅Explanation:
✏️Among the listed animals, protozoans boast the highest chromosome number in their body (somatic) tissues. Some species of protozoa, like Paramecium, can have thousands to tens of thousands of chromosomes in each of their body cells. This is significantly higher compared to other animals:
-Silkworm: 2n = 56
-Pigeon: 2n = 80
-Dog: 2n = 78