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In maize, a meiocyte has 20 chromosomes. What will be the number of chromosomes in its somatic cell?

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40
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30
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20
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10
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Solution

The correct option is C 20
  • A meiocyte is the type of cell in the organism which differentiates into a gamete through the process of meiosis.
  • Generally, through meiosis, the diploid meiocyte divides into four genetically different haploid gametes.
  • So, the meiocytes are diploid cells i.e., 2N= 20.
Since a somatic cell is also a diploid cell. So, the somatic cell 2N= 20.

So, the correct answer is 'Option C- 20'.

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