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A cell has 32 chromosomes. It undergoes mitosis. What will be the chromosome number during metaphase?

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During S phase of interphase, the genetic material of the cell is duplicated. So during metaphase, the chromosome number (chromatid number) will be doubled thus 64 chromosomes (chromatids) will be present.
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