As part of the “Problems and Discussion Questions” section in this and each subsequent chapter, we shall present a number of “ExtraSpicy” genetics problems. We have chosen to set these apart in order to identify problems that are particularly challenging. You may be asked to examine and assess actual data, to design genetics experiments, or to engage in cooperative learning. Like genetic varieties of peppers, some of these experiences are just spicy and some are very hot. We hope that you will enjoy the challenges that they pose.
A species of cereal rye (Secale cereale) has a chromosome number of 14, while a species of Canadian wild rye (Elymus canadensis) has a chromosome number of 28. Sterile hybrids can be produced by crossing Secale with Elymus.
(a) What would be the expected chromosome number in the somatic cells of the hybrids?
(b) Given that none of the chromosomes pair at meiosis I in the sterile hybrid (Hang and Franckowlak, 1984), speculate on the anaphase I separation patterns of these chromosomes.
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