Q159 / 180 · AIIMS 2009 · Zoology

Which of the following species has the chromosome complement similar to that of Triticum aestivum?

  • A
    Zea mays
  • B
    Secale cereale
  • Correct answer
    C
    Gossypium
  • D
    Aegilops

Solution

The chromosome complement of Triticum aestivum $(2 n=26)$ is similar to that of Gossypium whose ploidy level is also $2 n=26$. Zea mays has ploidy level of $2 n=20$. Secale and Aegilops both have the similar ploidy level of $2 n=14$.

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

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