Q36 / 200 · NEET 2006 · Botany

What would bethenumber of chromosomes in the cells of the aleurone layer in a plant species with 8 chromosomes in its synergids?

  • A
    8
  • B
    16
  • Correct answer
    C
    24
  • D
    32

Solution

Synergids are haploid (n) cells, whereas the endosperm or aleurone layer is a triploid $(3 n)$ tissue. Thus, if the synergids have 8 chromosomes, the aleurone layer will contain 24 chromosomes.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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