JAMB Biology 2011 Objective — Question 24
Question 24 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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What will be the chromosome number of the hybrid of two varieties of a plant with 36 chromosomes in the endosperm cell?
- A. A. 12
- B. B. 24Correct
- C. C. 36
- D. D. 48
Explanation
Endosperm cells are triploid (3n). If 3n = 36, then 2n = 36/3 x 2 = 24.
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