The Haploid Number for a Cell in a Specific Organism

question 19

Multiple Choice

The haploid number for a cell in a specific organism is 12.What is the number of chromosomes in a somatic cell in this organism?

• A) 12
• B) 24
• C) 36
• D) 48
• E) 96

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