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  • Which of the following animals has the lowest chromosome number in their body (somatic) tissues?

    Question: Which of the following animals has the lowest chromosome number in their body (somatic) tissues?

    Options:

    Roundworm
    Drosophila
    Housefly
    Toad

    ✅Explanation:
    -The roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides) boasts the lowest chromosome number among the listed animals, with a diploid number (2n) of 2. This means each body (somatic) cell in a roundworm contains two sets of 1 chromosome each.

    • Here's the chromosome number breakdown for the 📌📌 Other options Explanation:
    -Drosophila melanogaster: 2n = 8
    -Housefly (Musca domestica): 2n = 12
    -Toad (Bufo bufo): 2n = 22

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