A plant species A, which has seven chromosomes in its gametes, was crossed with a related species

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A plant species A, which has seven chromosomes in its gametes, was crossed with a related species B, which has nine. The hybrids were sterile, and microscopic observation of their pollen mother cells showed no chromosome pairing. A section from one of the hybrids that grew vigorously was propagated vegetatively, producing a plant with 32 chromosomes in its somatic cells. This plant was fertile. Explain.

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Principles of Genetics

ISBN: 978-1119142287

7th edition

Authors: D. Peter Snustad, Michael J. Simmons

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