In Pisum sativum, there are 14 chromosomes. How many types of homologous pairs can be prepared?

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In Pisum sativum, there are 14 chromosomes. How many types of homologous pairs can be prepared? (A) 14 (B) 7 (C) 214 (D) 210

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Pisum sativum is a angiospermic plant. In angiosperms diploid chromosomes are present in body cells i.e., plants body belongs to sporophytic generation ( 2n ). In Pisum sativum, 2n=14, So. 7 types of homologous pairs are present in Pisum sativum.

Q. In Pisum sativum, there are 14 chromosomes. How many types of homologous pairs can be prepared?

14

7

$2^{14}$

$2^{10}$

Pisum sativum is a angiospermic plant. In angiosperms diploid chromosomes are present in body cells i.e., plants body belongs to sporophytic generation ( $2 n$ ). In Pisum sativum, $2 n = 14,$ So. 7 types of homologous pairs are present in Pisum sativum.