When a diploid plant produces diploid gametes due to nondisjunction during meiosis,what occurs?
A)Autoploidy is occurring.
B)An increase in the number of chromosomes above the parent species occurs.
C)A triploid or tetraploid plant may occur.
D)All of the answer choices are true.

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Nondisjunction during meiosis can lead to the production of diploid gametes, resulting in autoploidy, an increase in chromosome number, and potentially forming triploid or tetraploid plants.

When a Diploid Plant Produces Diploid Gametes Due to Nondisjunction