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Somatic cells used in the process of cloning is an example ofcells.

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Haploid

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Diploid

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Diploid
Diploid cells contain two sets of chromosomes and thus can be used in the process of reproduction. Haploid contains only one chromosome.

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