A genetic mutation. All the others are results of external environmental factors.
Various species of the flowering plant of the genus <em>Chrysanthemum </em>have 18, 36, 54, 72, and 90 chromosomes. The variation is likely due to polyploidy.
<h3>What is polyploidy?</h3>
Polyploidy can be defined as the number of complete sets of chromosomes in a given cell of an organism.
A diploid organism contains two complete sets of homo-logous chromosomes in its somatic cells.
Many organisms used polyploidy as an evolutionary strategy for adaptation to challenging environmental conditions.
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No they cannot they are sterile ( infertile)
Answer: Precipitation -> evaporation -> condensation
Explanation: precipitation is when it rains, so water is delivered by the atmosphere into the ocean. Evaporation happens when water in the ocean is heated up and returned to the atmosphere. Condensation occurs when water condenses due to pressure/temp differences creating clouds.
