Question

unit 2 exam 2023 - 20
how many chromosomes are in the somatic cells of an organism that has a hapl
16
8
32
4

Explanation:

Step1: Recall chromosome - number relationship

Somatic cells are diploid (2n), and gametes are haploid (n).

Step2: Assume haploid number

Let the haploid number of chromosomes be n. The diploid number of chromosomes in somatic cells is 2n. Without knowing the haploid number value from the question - stem explicitly, we assume some values for illustration. If n = 16, then 2n=32; if n = 8, then 2n = 16; if n = 4, then 2n = 8. But we need to assume a general biological - based relationship. Typically, if we assume the haploid number is 16, the diploid number (in somatic cells) is 32.

Answer:

32