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".
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Here is a list of how many chromosomes in other various
organisms from least to most, and a quick hint, humans do not carry the
most.
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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
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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