Goats have how many chromosomes?

• A. 70
• B. 64
• C. 50
• D. 60

Answer: (D)

Goats have a characteristic diploid chromosome number, meaning the total in each somatic cell is fixed for the species. Domestic goats (Capra hircus) have 60 chromosomes in their diploid cells, arranged as 30 pairs. This is the standard goat karyotype. Gametes carry half of that, so sperm or eggs contain 30 chromosomes. That’s why the goat chromosome count is 60. The numbers 70, 64, or 50 don’t match the goat karyotype and don’t reflect its true chromosome count.