How Many Chromosomes Are There in a Maize Embryo Cell

question 53

Multiple Choice

How many chromosomes are there in a maize embryo cell nucleus as compared to a maize endosperm cell nucleus?

• A)the same number
• B)two- thirds as many
• C)twice as many
• D)half as many

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