Question

In a hexaploid wheat (2n 6×42) the haploid (n) and the basics (x) number of chromosomes respectively are

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is a). The basic number or monoploid number x of wheat is 7. The 6x (hexaploid) represents diploid (2n) condition. Therefore, 6x i.e 6 x 7 = 42 = 2n and n = 42/2 = 21