Endosperm cell of an angiosperm has 24 chromosomes. The number of chromosomes in the gametes would be

A. 8

B. 16

C. 24

D. 48

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The endosperm cell of an angiosperm has 24 chromosomes. The number of chromosomes in the gametes would be 8.
As the endosperm cell of an angiosperm is triploid structure 3n.
The number of chromosomes in the gametes would be,
3n = 24
Therefore, n = $$\frac{{24}}{3}$$ = 8 chromosomes.