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In Haplopappus gracilis, number of chromosomes in cells of nucellus is 4. What will be the chromosome number in Primary endosperm cell? - Botany

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In Haplopappus gracilis, number of chromosomes in cells of nucellus is 4. What will be the chromosome number in Primary endosperm cell?

Options

  • 8

  • 12

  • 6

  • 2

MCQ

Solution

6

Explanation:

In Haplopappus gracilis, if the number of chromosomes in the cells of the nucellus is 4 (diploid, 2n = 4), then:

  • The haploid (n) chromosome number would be 2.
  • The Primary endosperm cell is formed as a result of the fusion of one male gamete (n) with two polar nuclei (n + n) in the process of double fertilization, making it triploid (3n).

Calculation: 3n = 3 × 2 = 6 chromosomes

Therefore, the chromosome number in the Primary endosperm cell will be 6.

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