Question

In a grafted plant, stock has 48 chromosomes while scion has 24 chromosomes. The chromosome number for root cells and eggs are
A. 48 and 24
B. 24 and 24
C. 24 and 12
D. 48 and 12

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
As root is the part of stock (48) hence having 2n=48 chromosome. Egg is produced in flower. Flower is the part os scion (2n =24). Hence egg (n) has 12 chromosome.