NEET2011BotanySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsActual
What would be the number of chromosomes of the aleurone cells of a plant with 42 chromosomes in its root tip cells?
Options
- A63
- B84
- C21
- D42
Correct answer
A. 63
Step-by-step solution
The outermost cell layer of the endosperm (3n) of seed is called aleurone layer. Since the cells of aleurone layer are triploid, the number of chromosomes would be 42 2 3=21 3=63 , root tip cells ( 2 n ) has 42 chromosomes.