AIIMS2006Botany-Genetics

AIIMS 2006 Botany Chromosome Number MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

In which one of the following combinations (a-d) of the number of chromosomes is the present day hexaploid wheat correctly represented?

A

21 - 28 - 42 - 43

B

7 - 28 - 40 - 42

C

21 - 7 - 42 - 43

D

41 - 21 - 40 - 43

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The present day wheat is hexaploid, known as triticale (2n = 42) with 3 genomes A, B and D.

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