If there are 32 sister chromatids in a normal somatic cell,what is the haploid number for that cell?
A)8
B)16
C)32
D)64

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The haploid number, represented by "n", is the number of chromosomes in a gamete (sex cell). A somatic cell is a non-sex cell and has a diploid number of chromosomes (2n). In this case, since there are 32 sister chromatids, we can divide by 2 to determine the diploid number, which is 16 (2n=16). To find the haploid number, we divide the diploid number by 2, which gives us 8 (n=8). Therefore, the correct answer is choice A.

If There Are 32 Sister Chromatids in a Normal Somatic