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Is the presence of large number of chromosomes in an organism a hindrance to sexual reproduction ? Justify your answer by giving suitable reasons.

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks whether having a large number of chromosomes in an organism hinders sexual reproduction. 2. **Initial Answer**: The presence of a large number of chromosomes is not a hindrance to sexual reproduction. 3. **Example to Support the Answer**: A suitable example is the plant Ophioglossum, which is a type of fern. This plant is known to have the highest number of chromosomes, totaling 1269. Despite this large number, Ophioglossum can still reproduce sexually. ...
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