1. Zebras and wild horses are closely related, and it is possible they would mate in an artificial environment, such as

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1. Zebras and wild horses are closely related, and it is possible they would mate in an artificial environment, such as in captivity. If a Przewalski's wild horse, having a diploid (total) chromosome number of 66, and a zebra, with a diploid chromosome number of 32, mate, what would be the expected chromosomal number in the somatic (body) tissue of this hybrid (offspring)? 2. Colchicine is a compound derived from the corm (similar to a bulb) and other plant parts of the autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale). This compound is used as a drug, in small dosages, to treat gout (arthritis) higher dosage can result in death. Also, it is known to prevent the formation of microtubules (spindle fiber). Which stage or stages of cell cycle would proceed normally and which would be disrupted? Come up with a hypothesis to explain why a plant such as Colchicum autmnale would evolve to produce such a compound (colchicine)as defense?