Table
2. Chi-square values for the different mitotic aberrations found in the leaves
and calli
Type
of aberration |
X
2 exp |
Conclusion
(p<0.05) |
D-E-F-G-H-I *1 |
23.47 |
The distribution of abnormalities is different in the leaves than in the calli *2 |
Abnormal cells in the leaves vs. Abnormal cells in the calli |
0.54 |
The total number of mitotic abnormalities in the leaves is proportionally equal to those showed by the calli. *3 |
Cells with lower chromosome numbers |
0.094 |
The number of mitotic cells with chromosome numbers lower than 2n=44 is proportionally equal between the leaves and the calli *3 |
Cells with double prophases |
2.33 |
The number of mitotic cells with double prophases is proportionally equal between the leaves and the calli *3 |
Cells with double metaphases |
0.014 |
The number of mitotic cells with double metaphases is proportionally equal between the leaves and the calli *3 |
Cells with sticky chromosomes |
4.55 |
The number of mitotic cells with sticky chromosomes has an statistically significant difference between the leaves and the calli (12.8 % leaves, 30.4 % calli) *3 |
Binucleated cells |
44.9 |
The number of binucleated cells has an statistically significant difference between the leaves and the calli (39 % leaves, 8.9 % calli) *3 |
Cells with Chromosome bridges |
3.28 |
The number of mitotic cells with chromosome bridges is proportionally equal between the leaves and the calli *3 |
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