When Autopolyploid Speciation Occurs in a Plant, a Spontaneous Doubling

question 16

Multiple Choice

When autopolyploid speciation occurs in a plant, a spontaneous doubling of chromosomes during meiosis leads to the production of ____ 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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