Question

Genome represents total number of genes in

• A. A chromosome
• B. Homologous chromosome pair
• C. Haploid set of chromosomes
• D. Diploid set of chromosomes

Answer 1

The correct option is C Haploid set of chromosomes

A) A chromosome – The small, dark coloured, rod like structure appear in the dividing nucleus is called Chromosome.

B) Homologous chromosome pair – A pair of maternal and a paternal chromosomes appear during meiosis are called Homologous chromosomes.

C) Haploid set of chromosomes – A single set of chromosomes in living orgnaisms is called Haploid set of chromosomes. It is also called Genome. It is represented by n.

D) Diploid set of chromosomes – Two sets of chromosomes in a living organisms is called Diploid set of chromosomes. it is represented by 2n.

So, the correct option is ‘Haploid set of chromosomes’.