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Root cells of wheat has 2n = 42 chromosomes. Which one of the following is the basic chromosome number of wheat?
Root cells of wheat has 2n = 42 chromosomes. Which one of the following is the basic chromosome number of wheat?
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The correct option is C 7
Common wheat is hexaploid. So the diploid chromosome number of 42 actually means six sets of basic chromosome number, i.e., each basic set is made up of 42 divided by 6 or 7 chromosomes.
Common wheat is hexaploid. So the diploid chromosome number of 42 actually means six sets of basic chromosome number, i.e., each basic set is made up of 42 divided by 6 or 7 chromosomes.
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