Question

A new species of plant is discovered that closely resembles a known species. Upon further examination, it is discovered that the new species has a tetraploid number of 4n = 12, while the known species has a diploid number of 2n = 6.Which of the following statements provides a reasonable explanation for the evolution of this new species of plant?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

An error in cell division occurred in the known species, leading to the development of an autopolyploid tetraploid offspring that evolved into the new species.