After genetic selection, some originally diploid species can become triploid, like for example some banana trees, grapevines and molluscs. These organisms are mostly sterile because they produce nearly no gametes. Draw a diagram pointing to the step responsible for this sterility. Explain the usefulness of selecting such varieties

After genetic selection, some originally diploid species can become triploid, like for example some banana trees, grapevines and molluscs. These organisms are mostly sterile because they produce nearly no gametes. Draw a diagram pointing to the step responsible for this sterility. Explain the usefulness of selecting such varieties

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter2: Cells And Cell Division

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Problem 28QP: Provide two reasons why meiosis leads to genetic variation in diploid organisms.

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