Question

In Pisum sativum, there are 14 chromosomes. How many types of homologous pairs can be prepared?

• A. $14$
• B. $7$
• C. $2^{14}$
• D. $2^{10}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $7$

Pisum sativum is an angiosperm plant. In angiosperms, diploid chromosomes are present in body cells, i.e., plants body belongs to sporophytic generation (2n).

In Pisum sativum, 2n = 14. So, 7 pairs of homologous pairs can be formed.