Polyploidy can be described as ____.
A) only occurring artificially
B) only occurring when there is one set of chromosomes
C) fatal to all living things
D) occurring in about 20% of flowering plants
E) fatal in humans but common in flowering plants

Question

Polyploidy can be described as ____.  
A) only occurring artificially
B) only occurring when there is one set of chromosomes
C) fatal to all living things
D) occurring in about 20% of flowering plants
E) fatal in humans but common in flowering plants

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Polyploidy is indeed fatal in humans but is common in flowering plants, where it can lead to increased genetic diversity and adaptation.

Polyploidy Can Be Described as ____