The number of chromosomes in _ remains constant generation after generation.
Correct answer: A. All individuals of same species
- A. All individuals of same species
- B. All individuals of different species
- C. Few individuals of same species
- D. Few individuals of different species
Explanation
The number of chromosomes is fixed for a species and any change in it leaves drastic impact on that individual. Such individuals are usually abnormal e.g. Down's syndromewith 47 chromosomes and Turner's syndrome with 45 chromosomes.
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