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Question
The ovule of a diploid species with 2n = 8 undergoes double fertilization. If the pollen is contributed by an individual with meiotic nondisjunction, the chromosome number of the zygote will be _________. (NAT)
Explanation
The principle of Mendelian segregation explains that allele distribution and recombination generate phenotypic variation. Hence Option NAT fits best because it follows segregation and linkage principles, as documented in authoritative sources on genetics.
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