What would be the number of chromosomes of the aleurone cells of a plant with 42 chromosomes in its root tip cells?
- 42
- 63
- 84
- 21
Answer
(2) 63
Solution
Root tip cells are somatic (diploid) cells: 2n = 42
n = 21
As per NCERT, the endosperm develops from the primary endosperm nucleus formed by triple fusion, so it is triploid (3n). The aleurone layer is the outermost layer of the endosperm.
chromosomes in aleurone cells = 3n = 3 21 = 63
Answer: (2)