Two closely related species of tomatoes hybridize.Hybridization disrupts meiosis,but otherwise the hybrids are normal.What phenomenon likely explains this result?
A) Autopolyploidy
B) Allopolyploidy
C) Allopatric speciation
D) Mechanical isolation
E) Temporal isolation

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Allopolyploidy occurs when two closely related species hybridize and produce fertile hybrids, but meiosis is disrupted due to differences in chromosome number or structure. This disruption can result in the formation of new species that are a combination of the two parental species.

Two Closely Related Species of Tomatoes Hybridize