In a cell in which 2n=6, the independent assortment of chromosomes during meiosis can by itself give rise to _____ genetically different gametes?
a) 4
b)2
c)8
d)10
e)6
2007-04-25 14:52:19 · 3 answers · asked by incubabe 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
c)8 the formula for this answer is to take 2 to the nth power. In this case n=3. 2x2x2=8 (this does not take into consideration crossing over which increase the number of different gametes)
2007-04-25 15:17:06 · answer #1 · answered by cjg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If 2n=6, that means there are 3 pairs of homologous chromosomes.
Each gamete will get one of each homologous pair, so there are two choices for each pair.
2*2*2 = 8 different combinations of gametes possible
2007-04-25 15:01:10 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A. Two sets of divisions.
2007-04-25 14:59:01 · answer #3 · answered by chandrxaua 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋