Question

The number of chromosomes in the top cells of the sprouts of maize plant is 20. So how many chromosomes will there be in the mother cells of the plant produced by this plant?

Answer 1

Answer:

The number of chromosomes in the microspore mother cells of the same plant shall be. Shoot tip cells and microspore mother cells both are diploid in maize plant. If number of chromosomes in shoot tip cell is (2n)=20, then number of chromosomes in microspore mother cell will also be (2n)=20.