Allogamy leads to___________________?
Correct answer: B. Heterozy gosity
- A. Homozy gosity
- B. Heterozy gosity
- C. Segregation
- D. none of the above
Explanation
Allogamy involves fertilization between genetically different plants, so it tends to maintain or increase heterozygosity in a population. Homozygosity is more strongly associated with selfing and inbreeding.
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