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    Being that they are so large, how many chromosomes do elephants have?

    Question #10483. Asked by Mud. (Feb 15 01 5:01 PM)


    Gnomon

    		I don't know how many chromosomes an elephant has but it is nothing to do with size. I know that not all mammals have the same number of chromosomes. I think that humans have about 46 but it could be slightly more or less. I presume elephants have around the same number.

    Feb 17 01, 11:31 PM
    Moleman

    		Yes, human beings have 23 pairs of chromosomes. Most mammals have a similar number, but not necesarily the same. Haven't found a web site with the answer yet!

    Feb 19 01, 9:58 AM
    gmackematix

    		An elephant has 56 chromosomes. Interestingly a mammoth had 58.

    Sep 27 03, 10:38 PM

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