Is the number of chromosomes in each cell of an organism a good indicator of the complexity of that organism?

A. It depends on the type of cells of the organism.
B. Yes, the number of chromosomes indicates how complex an organism is.
C. Yes, the number of chromosomes is a good indicator of an organism's complexity, but the amount of DNA matters even more.
D. No, the number of chromosomes does not indicate how complex an organism is.


Answer: D

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