Plant Kingdom Question 40
Question: A bryophyte suddenly started reproducing parthenogenetically. The number of chromosomes of the second generation compared to parent plant will be [MHCET 2001]
Options:
A) Same
B) One-half
C) Double
D) Triple
Show Answer
Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Parthenogenesis is a form of asexual reproduction where an egg develops into a new individual without being fertilized. In bryophytes, if parthenogenesis occurs, the resulting offspring will have the same number of chromosomes as the parent plant.
BETA
