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If the leaf tip cells posses 14 chromosomes that how many chromosomes will be present in the endosperm of Pisum satium?

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7
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14
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21
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28
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Solution

The correct option is C 21
Leaves of a plant are diploid as it forms from zygote which is diploid itself.
The gametes are haploid means contain 7 chromosomes.
Endosperm is triploid means it has 21 chromosomes.
Gamete n=7
Leaf 2n=14
Endosperm 3n=21
So the correct option is '21'.

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