If a mutant organism used mitosis to produce gametes, what would be the result of mating with a wildtype partner?

A. Progeny would be quadraploid, and almost certainly nonviable.
B. The resulting progeny would be identical twins.
C. Progeny would be normal -- this is a common occurrence in some phyla.
D. Progeny would be triploid, and almost certainly nonviable.


Answer: D

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