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From the internet, gather information about the chromosome numbers of five animals and five plants. Correlate the number with the size of organism and answer the following questions.
(a) Do larger organisms have more number of chromosomes/cells?
(b) Can organism with fewer chromosomes reproduce more easil than orgamsms with more number of chromosomes?
(c) More the number of chromosomes/cells greater is the DNA content. Justify.

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### Step-by-Step Solution **Step 1: Gather Chromosome Numbers** - Research and compile the chromosome numbers of five animals and five plants. Here’s an example: - **Animals:** 1. Cat - 38 chromosomes 2. Lion - 38 chromosomes 3. Dog - 78 chromosomes ...
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