You find a plant that is larger than others in your wheat field.When you examine the chromosomes of this plant during cell division,you observe that the cells have double chromosome numbers of the other wheat plants.You conclude this is an autopolyploid plant representing a new biological species in your wheat field when you observe

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Fertile tetraploid plants produced by self-pollinating indicate that the autopolyploid plant is a new biological species in the wheat field, as it can successfully reproduce and pass its genetic material to its offspring. The other options (B, C, D) do not necessarily indicate the creation of a new biological species.

You Find a Plant That Is Larger Than Others in Your