AIPMT PRELIMS2006Botany-Genetics
AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Botany Chromosome Number MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
What would be the number of chromosomes in the cells of the aleurone layer in a plant species with 8 chromosomes in its synergids?
A
16
B
24
C
32
D
8
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The aleurone layer is triploid, so it would have 3 times the number of chromosomes as the haploid synergids, which is 8.
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