In a diploid cell with four chromosome pairs (2n = 8), how many sister chromatids will be found in a nucleus at prophase of mitosis?
A) 4
B) 8
C) 16
D) 32

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At prophase of mitosis, each chromosome has already replicated into two sister chromatids. With 4 chromosome pairs (2n = 8), there are 8 chromosomes, each consisting of 2 sister chromatids, totaling 16 sister chromatids.

In a Diploid Cell with Four Chromosome Pairs (2n =