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Structure of Ovule

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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?

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7

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14

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21

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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.

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