Which of the Following Is True Regarding Speciation by Polyploidy

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding speciation by polyploidy?

• A) Scientists have only identified two cases of allopolyploidy leading to speciation in nature.
• B) Polyploidy results in decreased rates of speciation.
• C) Polyploids have higher levels of heterozygosity than their diploid relatives.
• D) Allopatric speciation is faster than sympatric speciation by polyploidy.
• E) Speciation by polyploidy occurs at similar rates in animals and plants.

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