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Structure of Dicot Embryo

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If the number of chromosomes in endosperm of a dicot plant is 36, the root cells will contain

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72 chromosomes

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28 chromosomes

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24 chromosomes

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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.

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