Question:

Embryo of flowering plant is always:

Updated On: Jul 12, 2024
  • (A) Haploid (n)
  • (B) Diploid (2n)
  • (C) Triploid (3n)
  • (D) Tetraploid (4n)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Explanation:
Embryo of flowering plant is always Diploid (2n).The plant life cycle alternates between haploid and diploid generations. Embryonic development is seen only in the diploid generation. The embryo, however, is produced by the fusion of gametes, which are formed only by the haploid generation.Hence, the correct option is (B).
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