ReNEET 2026 · Biology · Q156Sexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsIn our bank: Strong match · 85%

If the diploid chromosome number of a typical angiosperm is 36, what would be the chromosome number in its endosperm?

  1. A.18
  2. B.36
  3. C.54
  4. D.72

Correct Answer

(C) 54

Solution & Explanation

The endosperm of angiosperms is triploid (3n), formed by triple fusion. If 2n=36, then n=18, so the endosperm =3n=18×3=54.

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