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A cell at the telophase stage is observed by a student in a plant brought from the field. He tells his teacher that this cell is not like other cells at telophase stage. There is no formation of cell plates and thus the cell contains more number of chromosomes as compared to other dividing cells. This would result in

Option: 1

Polyploidy

 


Option: 2

Somaclonal variation


Option: 3

Polyteny


Option: 4

Aneuploidy


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Polyploid cells have a chromosome number that is more than double the haploid number, e.g. Triticum aestivum (wheat) is a hexaploid (6n). Hence, the correct answer is option 1. 

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