In onions (Allium), cells of the sporophyte have 16 chromosomes within each nucleus. How many chromosomes should be in an embryo nucleus after fertilization?

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In onions, the sporophyte cells are diploid with 16 chromosomes. After fertilization, the embryo, which is also diploid, will have the same number of chromosomes as the sporophyte, which is 16.

In Onions (Allium), Cells of the Sporophyte Have 16 Chromosomes