Which of the following is true of polyploidy? It occurs in 30-35% of flowering plants It occurs in specialized cell types in many organisms human gametes are polyploid It occurs when an individual has 2 or more copies of every chromosome polyploid individuals are less robust than their diploid counterparts.
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It occurs in 30-35% of flowering plants: This statement is true. Polyploidy is common in plants, and it is estimated that 30-35% of flowering plants are polyploid. Show more…
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