When Autopolyploid Speciation Occurs in a Plant, a Spontaneous Doubling

question 33

Multiple Choice

When autopolyploid speciation occurs in a plant, a spontaneous doubling of chromosomes during meiosis produces ____ gametes. If the plant fertilizes itself, a ____ zygote will be produced.

• A)haploid; diploid
• B)diploid; tetraploid
• C)diploid; haploid
• D)haploid; tetraploid
• E)tetraploid; diploid

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