The haploid number for a cell in a specific organism is 12.What is the number of chromosomes in a somatic cell in this organism?
A) 12
B) 24
C) 36
D) 48
E) 96

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The haploid number (n) for the cell is 12, which means that a single set of chromosomes in this organism consists of 12 chromosomes. A somatic cell is a diploid cell, meaning it contains two sets of chromosomes (2n). Therefore, the number of chromosomes in a somatic cell in this organism would be 2n, which is 2 x 12 = 24. Thus, the correct answer is B.

The Haploid Number for a Cell in a Specific Organism