The number of chromosomes characteristic of eukaryotes,in general,
A)can usually be determined without the use of a microscope.
B)can usually be predicted from the size of the organism.
C)change as the organisms grow and age.
D)vary considerably from 2 to over 1000 in different species.
E)vary depending on the type of the cell in the same organism.

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The number of chromosomes varies considerably from 2 to over 1000 in different species. This is because different organisms have evolved different mechanisms for organizing and transmitting genetic information, and the number and size of chromosomes are part of this variation.

The Number of Chromosomes Characteristic of Eukaryotes,in General