Question

question 10 of 50
an organism has a haploid number of 8. what is the organisms diploid number?
a. 16
b. 32
c. 4
d. 8

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the relationship between haploid and diploid numbers

The diploid number ($2n$) is twice the haploid number ($n$).

Step2: Calculate the diploid number

Given $n = 8$, then $2n=2\times8 = 16$.

Answer:

A. 16