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

question 50

Multiple Choice

In onions (Allium) , cells of the sporophyte have 16 chromosomes within each nucleus. Match the number of chromosomes present in each of the following onion tissues.
-How many chromosomes should be in an embryo nucleus?

• A) 4
• B) 8
• C) 16
• D) 24
• E) 32

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