What is the diploid number of chromosomes for a cat?
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The question is asking for the diploid number of chromosomes in domestic cats, which requires knowledge of feline genetics.
Answer
38
The final answer is 38
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 38
More Information
Domestic cats (Felis catus) have 38 chromosomes, including 18 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes.
Sources
- The Feline Genome and Clinical Implications - PMC - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Solved 1. Cats have a diploid number of 38 Chromosomes - Chegg - chegg.com
- List of organisms by chromosome count - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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