NEET Biology Plant Kingdom Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Plant Kingdom

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    In Funaria, 20 chromosomes are present in rhizoids, then the number of chromosome in calyptra, rheca and foot will be:

    A) 20, 40, 40 respectively

    B) 40, 20, 20 respectively

    C) 20, 40, 20 respectively

    D) 40, 10, 20 respectively

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] In Funaria, dominant phase of life cycle is haploid or gametophytic, so in rhizoid cell, \[n=20\]. Calyptra develops from the venter-wall of archegonium, so chromosome number is 20. Theca and foot are the parts of sporophyte hence, chromosome number. \[2n=40\]


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