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If an organism has a haploid number of 8, how many chromosomes are present in its body cells?
A
16
B
32
C
24
D
8
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Understand that the haploid number (n) represents the number of chromosomes in a gamete (sperm or egg cell) of an organism. In this case, the haploid number is given as 8.
Recall that body cells, also known as somatic cells, are typically diploid. This means they contain two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.
To find the number of chromosomes in the body cells, multiply the haploid number by 2, since diploid cells have two sets of chromosomes.
Set up the equation: \( \text{Number of chromosomes in body cells} = 2 \times \text{haploid number} \).
Substitute the given haploid number into the equation: \( \text{Number of chromosomes in body cells} = 2 \times 8 \).
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