Species A and B are closely related.  Species A has 2n = 12 chromosomes, and species B has 2n = 16 chromosomes. How many chromosomes would be found in the somatic cells of an allotetraploid?     56     38     20     28     14

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Problem 20QP: In the following diagram, designate each daughter cell as diploid (2n) or haploid (n).
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Species A and B are closely related.  Species A has 2n = 12 chromosomes, and species B has 2n = 16 chromosomes. How many chromosomes would be found in the somatic cells of an allotetraploid?

   

56

   

38

   

20

   

28

   

14

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