Which of the following is true regarding the number of chromosomes of different species?

a. All mammals have the same number.
b. Numbers vary greatly among mammals unrelated to characteristics.
c. Primates have more than lower mammals.
d. Primates have fewer than lower mammals.

ANS: B
Different species have different numbers of chromosomes that vary unrelated to characteristics.

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