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Root cell of wheat has 42 chromosomes. What would be the number of chromosomes in the synergid cell?

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Root cell of wheat has 42 chromosomes. What would be the number of chromosomes in the synergid cell?

(a) 7

(b) 14

(c) 21

(d) 28

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(c) 21

Explanation:

The root cell in wheat is a somatic cell and, hence, has 2n number of chromosomes which is a diploid condition. The synergid cell that is formed after meiosis along with the ovum has 21 chromosomes which is the haploid condition.

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