NEET2009ZoologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationActual
Which of the following species has the chromosome complement similar to that of Triticum aestivum?
Options
- AZea mays
- BSecale cereale
- CGossypium
- DAegilops
Correct answer
C. Gossypium
Step-by-step 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 .