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Diploid (2n) number of chromosomes in chicken is:

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Remember that 'diploid (2n)' refers to the total number of chromosomes in a somatic cell, consisting of two complete sets (one from each parent).
Updated On: Feb 18, 2026
  • 60
  • 54
  • 78
  • 80
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The Correct Option is C

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The domestic chicken ({Gallus gallus domesticus}) possesses a diploid chromosome number of 78 (2n = 78), comprising 38 autosomal pairs and one pair of sex chromosomes: ZW in females and ZZ in males.
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