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N refers to the number of sets of chromosomes in a cell. For haploid cells "n" stands for 1n which have one set of chromosomes. vs. diploid cells which are 2n having one set from mom's egg and one set from dad's sperm.

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In haploid cells, "N" represents the number of unique chromosomes present. Haploid cells have half the number of chromosomes found in diploid cells, and thus their chromosome number is represented by "N."

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