Why is polyploidy important in plant evolution?
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Correct answer: It can create reproductive isolation, aiding new species formation
Polyploidy can quickly create reproductive barriers between new polyploid individuals and their diploid ancestors. This makes it an important mechanism of speciation in plants.
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