If the diploid chromosome number of typical angiosperm is 36, what would be the chromosome number in its endosperm?
- 72
- 18
- 36
- 54
Answer
(4) 54
Solution
Given diploid chromosome number 2n = 36, therefore the haploid number is n = 18.
In angiosperms, endosperm is triploid (3n):
3n = 3 18 = 54.
Answer: (4)