if an endosperm of angiosperm contains 24 chromosomes.. number of chromosomes in each cell of roots is??
Endosperm of angiosperms is triploid (3n) While as root cell is diploid(2n).
Given 3n = 24
Therefore, n = 24/3= 8
Hence, number of chromosomes in each root cell = 2n = 2 x 8 = 16.
Given 3n = 24
Therefore, n = 24/3= 8
Hence, number of chromosomes in each root cell = 2n = 2 x 8 = 16.