In Onions (Allium), Cells of the Sporophyte Have 16 Chromosomes

question 24

Multiple Choice

In onions (Allium) , cells of the sporophyte have 16 chromosomes within each nucleus. How many chromosomes should be in an endosperm nucleus?

• A) 8
• B) 16
• C) 24
• D) 32

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Definitions:

Short-Run Phillips Curve

A curve that illustrates the inverse relationship between the rate of inflation and the unemployment rate in the short term, suggesting that lower unemployment comes with higher inflation.

Long-Run Phillips Curve

A concept suggesting that in the long term, there is no trade-off between inflation and unemployment, as opposed to the short-run Phillips curve.

Disinflation

A reduction in the rate of inflation, characterized by a slowing down in the rate at which prices increase over time.

Short-Run Phillips Curve

A graphical representation that shows an inverse relationship between the rate of inflation and the unemployment rate in the short-term.