How Does Polyploidy Cause Reproductive Isolation

Question

How does polyploidy cause reproductive isolation?
A) It changes the timing of reproduction.
B) It changes instructions for how to make reproductive anatomy.
C) It alters the number of chromosomes in sex cells.
D) It changes the prey preference of the organism.

Accepted Answer

Polyploidy changes the number of chromosomes in sex cells, which can make it difficult or impossible for organisms with different ploidy levels to produce viable offspring. This is a form of prezygotic reproductive isolation.