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.
-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:Â 2n = 8
-Housefly (Musca domestica):Â 2n = 12
-Toad (Bufo bufo):Â 2n = 22