In Pisum sativum, there are 14 chromosomes. How many types of homologous pairs can be prepared?
A
14
B
7
C
214
D
210
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Correct option is B)
Pisum sativum is an angiosperm plant. In angiosperms, diploid chromosomes are present in body cells, i.e., plants body belongs to sporophytic generation (2n).
In Pisum sativum, 2n = 14. So, 7 pairs of homologous pairs can be formed.