Question

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

• A. $40$
• B. $30$
• C. $20$
• D. $10$

Answer 1

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'.