Q.13 Which one of the following statements about polyploidy is correct? (A) Autopolyploids are derived from a single species (B) Autopolyploids are derived from two different species (C) Allopolyploids are derived from a single species (D) Allopolyploids are not fertile when mated with each other
Q.13 Which one of the following statements about polyploidy is correct? (A) Autopolyploids are derived from a single species (B) Autopolyploids are derived from two different species (C) Allopolyploids are derived from a single species (D) Allopolyploids are not fertile when mated with each other
Answer
Answer: A – Autopolyploids are polyploids derived from a single species, whereas allopolyploids arise from hybridization between different species.