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In the given question, it is asked to identify characteristics of homologous chromosomes synapsis which can be used to distinguish between two plant species. Plant species A (Diploid) possesses
Introduction:
Prophase-1 is a phase in the process of germ cell division (meiosis) in which duplicated chromosome gets condensed and aligns with their homologous chromosome. This pairing between two homologous partners is followed by a crossing over which results in genetic recombination (exchange of genetic material between pair of homologous chromosomes).
The organism which possesses a pair of homologous chromosomes in its somatic cell is termed as a diploid organism. Similarly, the organism possessing three homologous chromosomes in its somatic cell is termed as a triploid organism.
Explanation of Solution
According to the given information, species-A is diploid and possesses
According to the given information, species-B is triploid and possesses
Diagram-Triploid cell with unpaired chromosome, a pair of homologous chromosome, and trivalent.
In species-A, the possible number of pair of homologous chromosomes is
In species-B, the possible number of triplets could be
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Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach (2nd Edition)
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