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

question 3

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 8
• B) 16
• C) 24
• D) 32

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