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Fauna hypotheticus crosses with a closely related animal that has 2n = 40 small chromosomes. They produce a viable hybrid offspring. Studies of the chromosomes of the hybrid animal during meiosis show both paired and unpaired chromosomes.
2.2 a. How many chromosomes are found in somatic cells of the hybrid offspring? (1)
b. Explain why the hybrid animal is sterile. (1)
c. Explain the presence of the paired chromosomes. (1)
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