NEET2006BotanySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsActual
What would bethenumber of chromosomes in the cells of the aleurone layer in a plant species with 8 chromosomes in its synergids?
Options
- A8
- B16
- C24
- D32
Correct answer
C. 24
Step-by-step 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.