Most Eukaryotic Species Have an Even Number of Chromosomes.
Chromosomes exist in homologous pairs in diploid organisms, meaning the total count is typically an even number. Humans, for example, have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs).

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Chromosomes exist in homologous pairs in diploid organisms, meaning the total count is typically an even number. Humans, for example, have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs).