The Number of Chromosomes in various organisms

The number of chromosomes in a human is 46, 23 we get from our paternal side and 23 we get from our maternal side. A chromosome is an organized structure of DNA and protein that is found in cells. Chromosome comes from the Greek words "color" and "body".

Mosquito 6, Fruit Fly 8, Amoeba 12, Kangaroo 12, Barley 14, Pea 14

Alfalfa 16, Cabbage 18, Radish 18, Bean 22, Rice 24, Cotton 26

Fox 34, Earthworm 36, Starfish 36, Cat 38, Pig 38, Raccoon 38, Tiger 38

Ferret 40, Hyena 40, Mango 40, Mouse 40, Oat 42, Rat 42, Wheat 42

Rabbit 44, Human 46, Chimpanzee 48, Gorilla 48, Orangutan 48, Potato 48

Tobacco 48, Pineapple 50, Platypus 52, Sheep 54, Elephant 56

Woolly Mammoth 58, Cow 60, Goat 60, Donkey 62, Giraffe 62

 Gypsy Moth 62, Horse 64, Red Deer 68, White-tailed Deer 70, Chicken 78

 Coyote 78, Dog 78, Dove 78, Wolf 78, Pigeon 80, Turkey 82, Carp 104

Horsetail (plant) 216, Shrimp 254, Fern 1200/1260

Humans have 46 chromosomes including a Y chromosome (for males) and Mitochondrial DNA (passed through females) which allow us to find out about our history.

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Number of Chromosomes To Human Chromosomes