Speciation by polyploidy, which is common in plants, can cause a new species to form in one generation. This is because.

A. The doubling of chromosomes leads to embryo death
B. The increased number of chromosomes allows them to produce more offspring
C. The reduction of chromosomes means they are smaller and can disperse more easily
D. The new individuals with increased chromosomes can no longer produce viable offspring with the parent populations


Ans: D. The new individuals with increased chromosomes can no longer produce viable offspring with the parent populations

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