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The number of chromosomes in the microspore mother cell of the rice is 24. What is the number of chromosomes in each gamete of the same plant?

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3

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6

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12

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24

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The correct option is C
12

The diploid Microspore mother cell with 24 chromosomes undergoes meiotic division to give 4 haploid microspores with 12 chromosomes.

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