quiz

Chromosomes

1. Who coined the term “chromosome”?

  • A) Walther Flemming 
  • B) Heinrich Wilhelm Waldeyer 
  • C) Gregor Mendel 
  • D) James Watson
B) Heinrich Wilhelm Waldeyer Explanation

2. How many chromosomes are present in a human somatic cell? 

  • A) 23
  • B) 69
  • C) 46
  • D) 92
C) 46 Explanation

3. Which term describes an organism with multiple sets of chromosomes? 

  • A) Haploid
  • B) Diploid 
  • C) Polyploid
  • D) Aneuploid
C) Polyploid Explanation

4. What is the chromosome number of a tiger? 

  • A)  36 
  • B) 38
  • C) 40
  • D) 48
B) 38 Explanation

5. What organism holds the record for having the highest chromosome number?

  • A) Paris japonica
  • B) Ophioglossum reticulatum
  • C) Sciara coprophilia
  • D) Homo sapiens
B) Ophioglossum reticulatum Explanation

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