[amp_mcq option1=”4 chromosomes” option2=”6 chromosomes” option3=”8 chromosomes” option4=”10 chromosomes” correct=”option1″]
The correct answer is A. Fruitflies have 4 chromosomes in their somatic cells. The X chromosome is the largest chromosome in the fruitfly genome, followed by the second chromosome, the third chromosome, and the fourth chromosome. The Y chromosome is the smallest chromosome in the fruitfly genome.
Option B is incorrect because fruitflies have 4 chromosomes, not 6.
Option C is incorrect because fruitflies have 4 chromosomes, not 8.
Option D is incorrect because fruitflies have 4 chromosomes, not 10.