What process is halted by the chromosomal mismatch in the zonkey lineage continuation?
Answer
Meiosis, the creation of viable sperm or eggs
The inability for a zonkey to naturally continue its lineage stems from the failure of **meiosis**, the specific type of cell division required to produce reproductive cells (gametes) like sperm or eggs. Because the inherited chromosomes from the zebra and donkey parents are uneven in number and structure, they cannot pair correctly when meiosis attempts to occur in the zonkey. This failure of proper segregation effectively halts the production of functional gametes, meaning that although the zonkey is alive, it cannot produce offspring, ensuring that every new zonkey must originate from a direct zebra-donkey pairing.
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