The epidermal cells of a harp seal contain 32 chromosomes. A harp seal produces many new cells as it grows. Describe the process that produces new cells in a harp seal. In your description, be sure to: Describe the process that causes the number of cells in a harp seal to increase. Identify the number of chromosomes in each cell at the beginning and at the end of the process and why this is important to the growth of the organism.