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Which of the following species has the chromosome complement similar to that of Triticum aestivum?
  1. Zea mays
  2. Secale cereale
  3. Gossypium
  4. Aegilops

A
Aegilops
B
Gossypium
C
Zea mays
D
Secale cereale
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The correct option is C Gossypium
The chromosome complement of Triticum aestivum (2n=26) is similar to that of Gossypium whose ploidy level is also 2n=26. Zea mays has ploidy level of 2n=20. Secale and Aegilops both have the similar ploidy level of 2n=14.

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