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If 2n=12, the number of chromosomes in nucellus, integument and egg cell would be:
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Options:
  • A 12, 12, 6
  • B 12, 18, 24
  • C 12, 12, 12
  • D 12, 12, 24
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 12, 12, 6
Sporophytic phase or diploid phase: Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower, stamen, ovary, ovule's cell such as nucellus cell, integument, funiculus etc. are all diploid.

Gametophytic generation or haploid phase: This phase includes microspore, generative cell, tube cell, megaspore, antipodal cell, egg cell etc.

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