Asked by JENNA BURKS on May 11, 2024
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a flowering plant that produces a polyploid cell that can self-fertilize and produce a new species
A) directional selection
B) sexual dimorphism
C) sympatric speciation
D) balanced polymorphism
E) coevolution
F) allopatric speciation
G) key innovation
H) adaptive radiation
Polyploid Cell
A cell containing more than two paired (homologous) sets of chromosomes, often found in plants and some animal species.
Flowering Plant
A plant that reproduces through the production of flowers and seeds, belonging to the angiosperm classification.
- Understand and identify the different evolutionary processes and speciation mechanisms.
- Describe the processes that lead to sympatric and allopatric speciation.
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thewilderbeast adamsMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Sympatric speciation is the process by which a new species arises from a single ancestral species while inhabiting the same geographic region. This can occur through various mechanisms, such as polyploidy, where a cell or organism has more than two sets of chromosomes, allowing it to self-fertilize and produce a new species.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and identify the different evolutionary processes and speciation mechanisms.
- Describe the processes that lead to sympatric and allopatric speciation.
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