There are 8 chromosomes in the female gamete of plant P. How many chromosomes are there in each leaf cell of plant P?

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Solution

The correct option is C 16
The female gamete is produced by the process of meiosis in which a diploid cell divides to give two haploid cells. The female gamete contains 8 chromosomes which is the haploid number (n). The plant cell is diploid and will contain 2n number of chromosomes, 2n=16.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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