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    What is the common name of this african land mammal? - ProProfs

    What is the common name of this african land mammal?

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Explore chromosome fundamentals with the Biology: Chromosome Trivia Quiz! Engage with questions on diploid numbers in various species, from aquatic fish to garden plants, enhancing your understanding of genetic structures.

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  • 2. 
    What is the common name of this african mammal? - ProProfs

    What is the common name of this african mammal?

    • Goat

    • King Lion

    • Hyena

    • Kangaroo

    Correct Answer
    A. Hyena
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Hyena because it is a common name for an African mammal. Hyenas are native to Africa and are known for their distinctive appearance and behaviors such as scavenging and hunting in packs. They are not goats, lions, or kangaroos, which are different species of animals found in other parts of the world.

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    What is the common name of this aquatic species with 36 diploid chromosome number? - ProProfs

    What is the common name of this aquatic species with 36 diploid chromosome number?

    • Shrimp

    • Starfish

    • Tiger Fish

    • Water Hedgehog

    Correct Answer
    A. Starfish
    Explanation
    Starfish is the correct answer because it is an aquatic species and has a diploid chromosome number of 36. Shrimp, Tiger Fish, and Water Hedgehog are not commonly known to have a diploid chromosome number of 36, making them incorrect options.

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  • 4. 
    This actor (Hugh Jackman) played a role as Wolverine on the hit movies X-Men. - ProProfs

    This actor (Hugh Jackman) played a role as Wolverine on the hit movies X-Men.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Hugh Jackman is widely known for his portrayal of the character Wolverine in the X-Men film series. He played the role of Wolverine in multiple movies, including the standalone Wolverine films as well as the X-Men ensemble films. His performance as Wolverine was highly praised by both critics and audiences, making him synonymous with the character. Therefore, the statement "This actor (Hugh Jackman) played a role as Wolverine on the hit movies X-Men" is true.

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  • 5. 
    How many haploid number of chromsomes are found in this plant which is grown in China, Japan, and the United States? - ProProfs

    How many haploid number of chromsomes are found in this plant which is grown in China, Japan, and the United States?

    Correct Answer
    12
  • 6. 
    How many diploid number of chromosomes are located in the somatic cells of the earthworm? - ProProfs

    How many diploid number of chromosomes are located in the somatic cells of the earthworm?

    Correct Answer
    36
    Explanation
    The diploid number of chromosomes refers to the total number of chromosomes in a cell, with two sets of chromosomes. In the case of the somatic cells of an earthworm, the diploid number is 36. This means that each somatic cell of the earthworm contains 36 chromosomes, with two copies of each chromosome.

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  • 7. 
    How many haploid number of chromosomes are found in this plant? - ProProfs

    How many haploid number of chromosomes are found in this plant?

    Correct Answer
    12
    Explanation
    This plant has a haploid number of 12 chromosomes.

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  • 8. 
    What is the name of this old and very large tree? - ProProfs

    What is the name of this old and very large tree?

    Correct Answer
    sequoia
    Explanation
    Sequoia is the correct answer because it is mentioned in the question that the tree is old and very large. Sequoia trees are known for their immense size and longevity, making them a fitting choice for the description given.

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  • 9. 
    How many diploid number of chromosomes are found in the body cells of this aquatic sea creature? Give the highest number of chromosomes for this species. - ProProfs

    How many diploid number of chromosomes are found in the body cells of this aquatic sea creature? Give the highest number of chromosomes for this species.

    Correct Answer
    92
    Explanation
    The diploid number of chromosomes refers to the total number of chromosomes found in the body cells of an organism. In this case, the aquatic sea creature has a diploid number of 92 chromosomes. This means that each body cell of this species contains 92 chromosomes.

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    How many haploid number of chromosomes found in the body cells of this african land mammal? - ProProfs

    How many haploid number of chromosomes found in the body cells of this african land mammal?

    Correct Answer
    31
    Explanation
    The haploid number of chromosomes refers to the number of chromosomes present in the gametes (sperm or egg) of an organism. In this case, the African land mammal has a haploid number of 31 chromosomes in its body cells. This means that the gametes of this mammal will also have 31 chromosomes.

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  • 11. 
    The image to the right is a dolphin?  It has 44 diploid number of chromosomes. - ProProfs

    The image to the right is a dolphin?  It has 44 diploid number of chromosomes.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because dolphins typically have a diploid number of 44 chromosomes. Diploid refers to the number of chromosomes found in most cells of an organism, which includes two sets of chromosomes. In the case of dolphins, they have 22 pairs of chromosomes, totaling 44.

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  • 12. 
    This dingo has 78 diploid number of chromosomes in all somatic cells of its body. - ProProfs

    This dingo has 78 diploid number of chromosomes in all somatic cells of its body.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    This statement is true because the diploid number of chromosomes refers to the total number of chromosomes in the somatic cells of an organism. In this case, the dingo has 78 diploid number of chromosomes, meaning it has 78 chromosomes in each somatic cell of its body.

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  • 13. 
    What is the common name of this widely used plant often referred to as cancer sticks? - ProProfs

    What is the common name of this widely used plant often referred to as cancer sticks?

    • Bell Peppers

    • Cotton

    • Potatoe

    • Tobacco

    Correct Answer
    A. Tobacco
    Explanation
    Tobacco is commonly referred to as "cancer sticks" due to its association with various types of cancer, particularly lung cancer. This plant is widely used for smoking and is known for its addictive properties and harmful effects on health. The nickname "cancer sticks" emphasizes the link between tobacco use and the increased risk of developing cancer.

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    What is the name of this monkey with 42 diploid number of chromosomes? - ProProfs

    What is the name of this monkey with 42 diploid number of chromosomes?

    • Apple Monkey

    • Rhesus Monkey

    • Pepper Monkey

    • Coconut Monkey

    Correct Answer
    A. Rhesus Monkey
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Rhesus Monkey. Rhesus Monkey is the name of the monkey with 42 diploid number of chromosomes.

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  • 15. 
    How many diploid number of chromosomes are found in the somatic cells of this very ancient reptile? - ProProfs

    How many diploid number of chromosomes are found in the somatic cells of this very ancient reptile?

    • 32

    • 64

    • 96

    • 126

    Correct Answer
    A. 32
    Explanation
    The diploid number of chromosomes refers to the total number of chromosomes in a somatic cell, where each chromosome is present in pairs. The correct answer of 32 suggests that this very ancient reptile has 16 pairs of chromosomes in its somatic cells.

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  • 16. 
    What is the diploid number of chromosomes found in this garden plant? - ProProfs

    What is the diploid number of chromosomes found in this garden plant?

    • 8

    • 16

    • 32

    • 64

    Correct Answer
    A. 16
    Explanation
    The diploid number of chromosomes refers to the total number of chromosomes present in the cells of an organism. In this case, the garden plant has a diploid number of 16 chromosomes. This means that each cell of the plant contains 16 chromosomes, with 8 coming from each parent during sexual reproduction.

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    How many diploid number of chromosomes are found in the somatic (body cells) of this rhesus monkey?

    • 12

    • 24

    • 36

    • 42

    Correct Answer
    A. 42
    Explanation
    The diploid number of chromosomes refers to the total number of chromosomes found in the somatic cells of an organism. In this case, the correct answer is 42, indicating that the rhesus monkey has 42 diploid chromosomes in its body cells.

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  • 18. 
    How many diploid number of chromosomes are found in the tiger? - ProProfs

    How many diploid number of chromosomes are found in the tiger?

    • 38

    • 48

    • 78

    • 208

    Correct Answer
    A. 38
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 38 because tigers have a diploid number of 38 chromosomes. The diploid number refers to the total number of chromosomes in a cell, which includes both sets of chromosomes (one from each parent).

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  • 19. 
    There are 406 diploid number of chromosomes are found in this plant species called horsetail? - ProProfs

    There are 406 diploid number of chromosomes are found in this plant species called horsetail?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because the correct diploid number of chromosomes in horsetail is actually 216, not 406.

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  • 20. 
    How many diploid number of chromosomes are found in the soybean plant? - ProProfs

    How many diploid number of chromosomes are found in the soybean plant?

    • 20

    • 40

    • 80

    • 160

    Correct Answer
    A. 40
    Explanation
    The diploid number of chromosomes refers to the total number of chromosomes in a cell, where each chromosome is present in pairs. The correct answer is 40 because it is the number of diploid chromosomes found in the soybean plant.

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  • 21. 
    What is the number of diploid chromosomes found in this animal? It also appeared in the movie Doctor Dolittle II. - ProProfs

    What is the number of diploid chromosomes found in this animal? It also appeared in the movie Doctor Dolittle II.

    • 20

    • 40

    • 60

    • 80

    Correct Answer
    A. 40
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 40. The number of diploid chromosomes found in this animal is 40.

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  • 22. 
    What is the diploid number of chromosomes found in this aquatic fish? - ProProfs

    What is the diploid number of chromosomes found in this aquatic fish?

    • 24

    • 36

    • 94

    • 208

    Correct Answer
    A. 94
    Explanation
    The diploid number of chromosomes found in this aquatic fish is 94.

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  • 23. 
    The mold growing in the petri dish has 200 diploid number of chromosomes? - ProProfs

    The mold growing in the petri dish has 200 diploid number of chromosomes?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 24. 
    How many diploid number of chromosomes are found in reproductive cells such egg or sperm of this animal? - ProProfs

    How many diploid number of chromosomes are found in reproductive cells such egg or sperm of this animal?

    • 18

    • 39

    • 78

    • Answer is not shown

    Correct Answer
    A. Answer is not shown
  • 25. 
    The horsetail plant has _____ haploid number of chromosomes? - ProProfs

    The horsetail plant has _____ haploid number of chromosomes?

    • 96

    • 108

    • 216

    • 1,260

    Correct Answer
    A. 108
    Explanation
    The horsetail plant has a haploid number of 108 chromosomes. This means that each cell of the horsetail plant contains 108 chromosomes, which is the half of the total number of chromosomes in its cells. The haploid number represents the number of chromosomes in a gamete or sex cell.

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