Which statement best describes an allopolyploid formed from a sterile interspecific hybrid?
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Correct answer: Chromosome doubling can restore fertility via homologous pairing
In many sterile hybrids, chromosomes from different species cannot pair properly. Doubling the chromosome number can create matching homologs, allowing regular meiosis and fertility.
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