I learned that the number of chromosomes and genes aren't connected. Humans have 46 chromosomes, but we have over 25,000 genes, in the same way, goldfish have 94 chromosomes, but they definitely don't have more genes than humans. Chimps have 48 chromosomes, and humans and chimps are 98% the same. I don't understand this, because human chromosomes are made up of two chimp chromosomes. Wouldn't that mean Chimps have half the number genes as humans?I mean if they are 98% the same, then the number of genes in each chromosome should be the same, right? The reason why humans and chimps look so different is because of the amount of proteins that are being made. The proteins are very similar, but the amount varies greatly. Overall, this homework assignment clears up some of my questions about genetics.