Question

A certain fungal spore in mycelium have genetic constitution of 2n = 16. What would be the number of chromosomes in its spores if they are haploid?

• A. 32
• B. 48
• C. 8
• D. 10

Answer 1

The correct option is C

8

Diploid state is represented by ‘2n’ and haploid by ‘n’ which is half of the number of chromosomes as in 2n. Thus, if the fungal spore was haploid, it will have 8 chromosomes.