If the number of chromosomes in endosperm of a dicot plant is 36, the root cells will contain
A
72 chromosomes
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B
28 chromosomes
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C
24 chromosomes
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D
48 chromosomes
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Solution
The correct option is A 24 chromosomes Triploid endosperm contains 36 chromosomes. That is : 3n = 36; n = 12. Diploid root cells will contain: 2n number of chromosomes. That is : 2n = 24.