The chromosome umber in potato is
A. 48
B. 12
C. 24
D. 36
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The correct answer is Option A: 48.Let's break down why:
Chromosomes are structures that contain the genetic information (DNA) of an organism.
Each species has a specific number of chromosomes.
Potato ( *Solanum tuberosum* ) is a tetraploid plant.
Tetraploid means it has four sets of chromosomes.
The basic chromosome number (x) in *Solanum* species is 12.
Therefore, the chromosome number in potato (2n = 4x) is 4 * 12 = 48.
This Question Belongs to Agriculture >> Genetics And Plant Breeding
It's 48
common cultivated potato varieties include tetraploid (2n= 4x=48) with a basic chromosome number of 12, while cultivated species at the diploid (2n=2x=24) to pentaploid (2n-5x=60) levels.