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Plant A has 2n=12 chromosomes while plant B has 2n=16 chromosome. An allotetraploid is raised from them. What is its chromosome number?

A
7
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14
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28
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32
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Solution

The correct option is C 28
An allotetraploid is a hybrid that has a chromosome set 4 times that of a haploid organism. Allotetraploids are created as a result of both chromosome sets of each parents being present in gametes. (In this case A+B=28).

So, the correct answer is '28'.

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