Karyo types generally remain constant within a species because

A) rearrangements occur frequently.
B) changes in chromosome number occur infrequently.
C) genetic instabilities produced by genomic changes are usually at a selective disadvantage.
D) genetic imbalances are often at a selective advantage.


C) genetic instabilities produced by genomic changes are usually at a selective disadvantage.

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