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The chromosome number 2n is known as

A. Haploid number

B. Diploid number

C. Triploid number

D. None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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.

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