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General Knowledge · Q985

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 985

Q985

The chromosome number 2n is known as

A.
Haploid number
B.
Diploid number
Answer
C.
Triploid number
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
In sexually reproducing organisms, the number of chromosomes in the body (somatic) cells typically is diploid (2n; a pair of each chromosome), twice the haploid (1n) number found in the sex cells, or gametes.