If the number of chromosomes in the endosperm of a dicot plant is 36, the root cell will contain-
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a
72 chromosomes
b
28 chromosomes
c
24 chromosomes
d
48 chromosomes
answer is C.
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Dicots are angiosperms and therefore endosperm formed will be triploid (3n). 3n = 36 chromosomesTherefore, n = 12 chromosomesRoot cell of the dicot plant is diploid (2n) and therefore the number of chromosomes in it will be 24.