Question

If the endosperm of an angiosperm has 24 chromosomes. The number of chromosomes in

the gametes would be

I) 8 II) 16

III) 24 IV) 48

Choose the correct option

(a) II and I (b) III and I

(c) I and II (d) III and II​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) II and I

Explanation:

As gametes are haploid structures, therefore number of chromosomes in gametes will be 8.

Answer 2

Answer:

(c) I and II

Explanation:

The endosperm, triploid (3N), is formed by the fusion of the second male gamete (N) and diploid secondary nucleus (2N) of the central cell. The gametes will be of 8 and 16 chromosomes if the endosperm is of 24 chromosomes.

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