Question

The palisade cells of a species of plant contain 28 chromosomes. How many chromosomes will there be in each gamete produced by the plant?

Options

• 56

• 28

• 14

• 4

Answer 1

14

Explanation:

Palisade cells of leaves are somatic (body) cells and contain the diploid (2n) number of chromosomes. Gametes are produced by meiosis, so they have half the number of chromosomes present in the somatic cells. Therefore, each gamete will contain 14 chromosomes.