Donkeys Have a Somatic Chromosome Number of 62

question 34

Multiple Choice

Donkeys have a somatic chromosome number of 62. Hybrids produced by crossing donkeys and zebras are called zonkeys, are sterile, and have many characteristics intermediate between the two parental species. If a zonkey has 52 chromosomes, what is the somatic chromosome number of zebras?

• A) 62
• B) 42
• C) 52
• D) 31
• E) 21

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