Question:

Apple cultivars having triploid chromosomes are
A. Golden Delicious
B. Gravenstein
C. Jonagold
D. McIntosh
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Apple ploidy:
- Diploid: Golden Delicious, McIntosh.
- Triploid: Gravenstein, Jonagold.
- Triploids are usually seedless.
  • A & B only
  • B & C only
  • C & D only
  • A & D only
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of apple cultivars and their ploidy levels.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

Gravenstein (B) and Jonagold (C) are triploid apple cultivars.
Golden Delicious (A): Diploid.
McIntosh (D): Diploid.
Thus, the triploid cultivars are Gravenstein and Jonagold.

Step 3: Final Answer:

Thus, the correct answer is B & C only, which corresponds to option (B).
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