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If the diploid number of a flowering plant is 36. What would be the chromosomes number in its endosperm?

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36

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18

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54

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72

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Solution

The correct option is B 54
Number of chromosomes in diploid plant is 36 i.e. 2n = 36
So, n = 18
Since endosperm is triploid, its ploidy level is 3n.
Thus, the number of chromosomes in the endosperm will be 3 x 18 = 54.
So, the correct answer is '54'.

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