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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