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Development of Endosperm

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If the number of chromosomes in an endosperm cell is 27, what will be the chromosome number in the definitive nucleus ?

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9

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18

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28

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36

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Solution

The correct option is B 18
The endosperm is triploid in nature. Thus, 3n = 27. Whereas, the definitive nucleus is diploid in nature. Thus, the it will have 2n = 18 chromosomes.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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