If a tetraploid fern species hybridizes with a closely related diploid,the resulting progeny will most likely be
A) haploid.
B) diploid.
C) triploid.
D) tetraploid.
E) hexaploid.

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When a tetraploid and a diploid hybridize, the resulting progeny will likely be triploid, which means they have an odd number of chromosomes and are usually sterile. This is because when gametes from the tetraploid and diploid combine, they will not form a balanced set of chromosomes.

If a Tetraploid Fern Species Hybridizes with a Closely Related