$A$ 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 the telophase stage. There is no formation of a cell plate,and thus the cell contains a higher number of chromosomes compared to other dividing cells. This would result in:

  • A
    somaclonal variation
  • B
    polyteny
  • C
    aneuploidy
  • D
    polyploidy

Explore More

Similar Questions

Match the following columns $I$ and $II$:
Column $I$Column $II$
$(A)$ $G_1$-phase$(i)$ Synthesis of proteins and microtubules
$(B)$ $S$-phase$(ii)$ Growth phase
$(C)$ $G_2$-phase$(iii)$ $DNA$ replication

Which type of cell division occurs in the gonads?

Mitosis and meiosis take place respectively in

Cell division occurs in plants and animals respectively as:

Statement $P$: The phase between two successive meiotic divisions is called interkinesis.
Statement $Q$: The period between two successive cell divisions is called the cell cycle.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo