Question

A bryophyte suddenly started reproducing parthenogenetically. The number of chromosomes of the second generation compared to parent plant will be [MHCET 2001]
A) Same
B) One-half
C) Double
D) Triple

Answer 1

A bryophyte suddenly started reproducing parthenogenetically. The number of chromosomes of the second generation compared to parent plant will be
➡️ same

Answer 2

Option (A) is Right Answer

Explanation:

  (A) Same is right answer

• Parthenogenesis is a type of asexual reproduction in which the offspring develops from unfertilized eggs
• The quantity of chromosome of the second generation will be same
• The number of chromosomes of the second generation compared with parent plant will be same
• The quantity of chromosomes of the subsequent generation will be same on the grounds that no decrease division happen  
• Development of an unfertilized egg into a complete individual is known as parthenogenesis. In higher organisms, parthenogenesis is successful only if the new organism develops from diploid