A Bryophyte suddenly started reproducing parthenogenetically. Then the number of chromosomes of the second generation compared to parent plant will be

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Solution

The correct option is A Same
Parthenogenesis is a type of asexual reproduction in which the offspring develops from unfertilized eggs. So, the number of chromosome of the second generation will be same.

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