The number of chromosomes in swamp buffalo is

A. 2n = 50

B. 2n = 60

C. 2n = 48

D. 2n = 40

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The number of chromosomes in swamp buffalo is 2n = 48.
The genetic diversity among the two types of buffaloes (river and swamp) exists to the extent of a different number of diploid chromosomes 2n = 50 and 48 respectively.
The diploid chromosome number of the swamp buffalo from both countries was 48 and that of the river buffalo was 50, while all F1 hybrids exhibited 49 chromosomes.