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What would be the main problem with reproduction if meiosis did not take place to form sex cells?

A. The zygote would have two nuclei.
B. Fertilization would result in a zygote with half as many chromosomes as the parents.
C. Fertilization would result in a zygote with twice as many chromosomes as the parents.
D. The zygote would have no nucleus.

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Fertilization in that case would make a tetraploid zygote.
To maintain the diploid 2n number for the species, that zygote would then have to undergo a reduction division that evicted half the chromosomes in an organized manner. I don't know if that helps or not, i found that on a good website to be honest i couldn't find a clear answer.

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I believe it is C. Hope this helps
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