Chromosome number compatibility (eg crossbreeding viability)

Subject: Chromosome number compatibility (eg crossbreeding viability)

Date: Thu May 17 05:48:57 2012
Posted by BAM
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Area of science: Genetics
ID: 1337258937.Ge

Message:


I was wondering if there is any current understanding of what dictates 
compatibility of crossbreeding. Such as the ability to combine a zebra with 32 or 
46 chromosomes, and a donkey with 62 chromosomes.

BAM

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