In a Population of Plants with a Diploid Number of 12

question 56

Multiple Choice

In a population of plants with a diploid number of 12, a new individual appeared with a chromosome number of 24. If this organism could self-fertilize, forming offspring with the same number of chromosomes (24) , scientists would consider this an example of

• A) sympatric speciation.
• B) behavioral isolation.
• C) formation of a hybrid zone.
• D) reduced hybrid fertility.

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Definitions:

Pyridine

A basic nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound, resembling benzene but with one CH group replaced by a nitrogen atom.

Thionyl Chloride

A reactive chemical compound used widely in organic synthesis to convert carboxylic acids into acyl chlorides.

Trans-4-methylcyclohexanol

An organic compound characterized by a cyclohexane ring with a methyl group and hydroxyl group in trans configuration relative to each other.

Organic Product

A substance resulting from an organic reaction, often characterized by its carbon-based structure.