Multiple Choice Questions

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In Pisum sativum, there are 14 chromosomes. How many types of homologous pairs can be prepared?

  • 14

  • 7

  • 214

  • 210


A.

14

Pisum sativum is a angiospermic plant. In angiosperms diploid chromosomes are present, that is, plant body belongs to sporophytic generation (2n).

In Pisum sativum, 2n=14

Therefore, there are 7 types of homologous pairs in Pisum sativum.


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