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Chromosome Number

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Chromosome number refers to the total count of chromosomes present in an organism's cell nucleus. It is a characteristic feature of species and can vary widely.

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