Asked by Johnica Della on Jun 08, 2024

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Polyploidy is much more common among which type of organism?

A) Fungi
B) Plants
C) Primates
D) Humans
E) Bacteria

Polyploidy

The condition of having more than two complete sets of chromosomes, common in plants and some animal species, leading to variation and sometimes increased size or vigor.

Plants

Plants are multicellular, predominantly photosynthetic eukaryotes of the kingdom Plantae, characterized by their ability to produce their own food through photosynthesis and their unique cell structures.

Fungi

A kingdom of heterotrophic organisms that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, characterized by their chitin cell walls and absorptive nutrition.

  • Explain the mechanism and importance of polyploidy in the evolutionary development of plants.
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Nguyen ThanhJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Polyploidy, the condition of having more than two complete sets of chromosomes, is much more common in plants than in other organisms. This genetic characteristic can lead to greater variability and adaptability in plant species.