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  • Chromosome Numbers in Different Species: A Comprehensive Overview
    No, all species do not have the same number of chromosomes. The number of chromosomes varies greatly between species.

    Here are some examples:

    * Humans: 46 chromosomes (23 pairs)

    * Fruit flies: 8 chromosomes (4 pairs)

    * Dogs: 78 chromosomes (39 pairs)

    * Rice: 24 chromosomes (12 pairs)

    * Onion: 16 chromosomes (8 pairs)

    The number of chromosomes is not directly related to the complexity of an organism. For example, humans have far fewer chromosomes than some plants.

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