Number of chromosomes in root cells of an angiospermic plant is 14, then the number of chromosomes in its synergid cells will be

Question

Number of chromosomes in root cells of an angiospermic plant is 14, then the number of chromosomes in its synergid cells will be (A) 14 (B) 7 (C) 28 (D) 21

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Angiospermic plants are diploid in nature. Synergids are part of female gametophyte and are haploid in nature. Hence if root cells have 14 chromosomes then synergids must have 7 (14/2) chromosomes.

Q. Number of chromosomes in root cells of an angiospermic plant is 14, then the number of chromosomes in its synergid cells will be

14

7

28

21

Angiospermic plants are diploid in nature. Synergids are part of female gametophyte and are haploid in nature. Hence if root cells have 14 chromosomes then synergids must have 7 (14/2) chromosomes.