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Biology, 09.10.2020 04:01 misslux

The table below provides the number of chromosomes found in the body cells of various types of organisms. Diploid Chromosome Number
Fruit Fly
8
Human
46
Goldfish
94
Which of the following is the best explanation for why the chromosome numbers above are all even? (4 points)

Select one:
a. The diploid chromosome number represents two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, so it is always an even number.
b. Animal cells always have an even number of chromosomes, and plant cells always have an odd number of chromosomes.
c. The diploid chromosome number is always even to ensure that equal numbers of chromosomes end up in each daughter cell during meiosis.
d. The number of chromosomes present in a diploid cell doubles for each generation because there are two parents.

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