In onions (Allium), cells of the sporophyte have 16 chromosomes within each nucleus. Match the number of chromosomes present in each of the following onion tissues.

In onions (Allium), cells of the sporophyte have 16 chromosomes within each nucleus. Match the number of chromosomes present in each of the following onion tissues. 



How many chromosomes should be in a tube cell nucleus? 

A) 4
B) 8
C) 16
D) 24
E) 32


Answer: B


How many chromosomes should be in an endosperm nucleus? A) 4 

B) 8
C) 16
D) 24
E) 32


Answer: D


How many chromosomes should be in a generative cell nucleus? A) 4 

B) 8
C) 16
D) 24
E) 32


Answer: B


How many chromosomes should be in an embryo sac nucleus? A) 4 

B) 8
C) 16
D) 24
E) 32


Answer: B


How many chromosomes should be in an embryo nucleus? A) 4 

B) 8
C) 16
D) 24
E) 32


Answer: C


How many chromosomes should be in a megasporangium nucleus? 

A) 4
B) 8
C) 16
D) 24
E) 32


Answer: C


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