In somatic cells, chromosomes are found in while in gametic cells, chromosomes are found in .

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The correct option is B single sets
In somatic cells, which are cells found all over the body, except the gametic cells, chromosomes are found in pairs. So, they are said to be diploid. In gametic cells, chromosomes are found as single set and hence are said to be haploid.

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