Question

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

• A. 36
• B. 18
• C. 54
• D. 72

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

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'.