If the number of chromosomes in root cells is 14, what will be the number of chromosomes in synergids cells of an ovule of that parent?
A
7
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B
14
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C
21
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D
Incomplete information
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Solution
The correct option is A 7 The number of chromosomes in root cells is 2n while it is n in synergids because it develops by reductional division. Root cells are diploid in nature and thus has 2n = 14. Whereas, synergids are haploid, n = 7.