What Would Be the Most Likely Result If an Organism

question 18

Multiple Choice

What would be the most likely result if an organism with 64 chromosomes mates with a closely related organism with 62 chromosomes?

• A) many unhealthy offspring due to hybrid breakdown
• B) many unhealthy offspring due to hybrid inviability
• C) sterile offspring due to hybrid inviability
• D) sterile offspring due to hybrid sterility

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Definitions:

Auscultation

Listening to the sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope, for medical diagnosis.

Intercostal Space

The anatomical area between two ribs, which is significant in procedures like chest tube insertion to ensure proper placement without damaging the lungs.

Lung Cancer

A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung, leading to compromised respiratory function.

Cerebrovascular Disease

A group of conditions that affect blood flow and blood vessels in the brain, potentially leading to strokes or other brain damage.