Question

In the hexaploid wheat, the haploid(n) and basic (x) numbers of chromosomes are?

• A. $n=21$ and $x=21$
• B. $n=21$ and $x=14$
• C. $n=21$ and $x=7$
• D. $n=7$ and $x=21$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $n=21$ and $x=7$

• Haploid means half the number of total chromosomes formed during gamete formation. n=21.
  
• total no. of chromosomes in hexaploid wheat=42.
• the basic set no. of chromosomes (x)= 42/6=7
• So, the correct option is 'n=21n=21 and
  x=7'.