Question

Which organism has the maximum number of chromosomes?

• A. Horse
• B. Drosophila
• C. Human (46)
• D. Ascaris

Hint:

The number of chromosomes varies greatly among different species. While humans have 46 chromosomes, many animals and plants may have more or fewer chromosomes depending on their genetic makeup.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The horse (Equus ferus caballus) has the maximum number of chromosomes among the given options, with 64 chromosomes (32 pairs). In comparison, Drosophila (fruit fly) has only 8 chromosomes, and humans have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs). Ascaris, a type of roundworm, has 2 chromosomes in each cell. Therefore, the organism with the maximum number of chromosomes in this list is the horse.