| (i) List any two conditions on which the development of a diploid cell depends. |
| (ii) If the number of chromosomes present in the meiocyte of a plant is 24, then workout the number of chromosomes in the gamete and zygote of this plant. |
Answer:
(i) Zygote, a diploid cell is formed as a result of fusion of male and female gametes. Its development depends on the following two main conditions (a) Type of life cycle of the organism. (b) Environment to which it is exposed. (ii) If the number of chromosomes present in meiocyte (2n) is 24, then, the number of chromosomes in gamete will be (n) =12. Number of chromosomes in zygote (2n) will be 24.
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