Question

unit 2.3 cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis quiz 2025 - 26
how many chromosomes are in the somatic cells of an organism that has a haploid number of 8?
8
16
12
4

Explanation:

Step1: Recall cell - chromosome number relationship

Somatic cells are diploid. Diploid number ($2n$) is related to haploid number ($n$).

Step2: Calculate diploid number

Given $n = 8$, then $2n=2\times8 = 16$.

Answer:

B. 16