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George Beadle concluded that teosinte is the likely ancestor of maize (corn), even though the two plants appear very different. What evidence did Dr. Beadle collect that led to his conclusion?

a. teosinte and maize can produce fertile hybrids.
b. teosinte and maize have similar chromosomes.

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teosinte and maize have similar chromosomes

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