Q. An angiospermic leaf carries 16 chromosomes. The number of chromosomes in its endosperm will be

A) 16
B) 24
C) 12
D) 8
Explanation

A somatic cell ($e.g.,$ cell of leaf) contains diploid number of chromosomes. In angiosperms, the endosperm is formed by triple fusion, $i.e.,$ fusion of two polar nuclei and second male gamete. Therefore, it is triploid (3n). Hence, the chromosome number in endosperm will be =24.

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