Autopolyploidy
A) cannot produce new plant species.
B) occurs when a single plant duplicates its chromosomes.
C) occurs when two plants of different species breed.
D) occurs when a tetraploid plant breeds with a diploid plant of the same species.
E) results in haploid offspring.

Question

Autopolyploidy
A) cannot produce new plant species. 
B) occurs when a single plant duplicates its chromosomes.
C) occurs when two plants of different species breed.
D) occurs when a tetraploid plant breeds with a diploid plant of the same species.
E) results in haploid offspring.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Autopolyploidy occurs when a single plant duplicates its chromosomes, resulting in offspring with multiple sets of chromosomes. This can lead to the development of new plant species through the formation of fertile individuals with unique combinations of genes. Choices A, C, D, and E are all incorrect as they do not accurately describe autopolyploidy.