Myrmecia pilosula was originally described as a single species, however, after c

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Myrmecia pilosula was originally described as a single species, however, after closer
examination, it was determined to consists of several distinct, closely related, physically
similar species. Females have chromosome numbers of 18, 20, 32, 48, 60, 62, and 64
Assume that a cross is made between a female of species (A) with 32 chromosomes and a
male species (B) with 9 chromosomes (males are haploid and transmit all their
chromosomes to each sperm cell). How many chromosomes would be expected in the
somatic cells of the hybrid female offspring?

A. 32 B. 25 C. 9 D. 41 E. 4.5

Explanation / Answer

C. 9

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