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    Question

    Chromosome numbers in somatic cells of a maize plant are

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    A 28 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 34 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The chromosome number in somatic cells of a maize plant is 20. Maize plants are diploid, meaning they have two sets of chromosomes in their somatic cells. Each set consists of 10 chromosomes, giving a total of 20 chromosomes in somatic cells. The chromosome number is denoted as 2n = 20 in maize.

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