The type of polyploidy known as allopolyploidy:
A)was discovered in Oenothera lamarckiana by Hugo de Vries.
B)involves a doubling of chromosome number within individuals of a species.
C)is involved in allopatric speciation.
D)is involved in adaptive radiation.
E)is more common than autopolyploidy.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Allopolyploidy involves the combination of chromosomes from different species, leading to a new species. It is more common than autopolyploidy, which involves chromosome duplication within a single species.

The Type of Polyploidy Known as Allopolyploidy