Why Are Many Polyploids Sterile

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why are many polyploids sterile?

• A) Extra sets of chromosomes segregate irregularly in meiosis leading to aneuploidic gametes
• B) Extra sets of chromosomes segregate regularly in meiosis leading to aneuploidic gametes
• C) Extra sets of chromosomes segregate irregularly in mitosis leading to aneuploidic gametes
• D) All of these
• E) None of these

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