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In gorilla, great apes, and chimpanzee, the number of chromosomes is

A

2n=46

B

2n=44

C

2n=48

D

None of these

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To solve the question regarding the number of chromosomes in gorillas, great apes, and chimpanzees, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Question**: The question asks for the number of chromosomes in gorillas, great apes, and chimpanzees. 2. **Identify the Options**: The options given are: - A) 46 - B) 44 - C) 48 - D) None of these 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Option A (46 chromosomes)**: This is the chromosome number for humans, which is not applicable here. - **Option B (44 chromosomes)**: This is the chromosome number for rabbits, which is also not applicable. - **Option C (48 chromosomes)**: This is the chromosome number for gorillas and great apes. - **Option D (None of these)**: This option can be disregarded if one of the previous options is correct. 4. **Conclusion**: Since gorillas and great apes have 48 chromosomes, and this matches with option C, we conclude that the correct answer is: - **C) 48** ### Final Answer: The number of chromosomes in gorillas, great apes, and chimpanzees is **48**. ---
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