Concept explainers
Introduction:
The main advantage of sexual reproduction is that it produces
Answer to Problem 26A
Correct answer :
The correct answer is option C. 64
Explanation of Solution
Explanation/justification for the correct answer:
OptionC. 4096−The possible combinations of genes due to independent assortment can be calculated using the formula 2n, where n is the number of chromosomes pairs.
The housefly has six pairs of chromosomes. So
The possible combinations of gametes produced by random lining of pairs are
Hence this is the correct option.
Explanation for incorrect answer:
Option A. 32- The possible combinations of genes due to independent assortment can be calculated using the formula 2n, where n is the number of chromosomes pairs.
The housefly has six pairs of chromosomes. So
The possible combinations of gametes are
Hence this is not the correct option.
Option B.48- The possible combinations of genes due to independent assortment can be calculated using the formula 2n, where n is the number of chromosomes pairs.
The housefly has six pairs of chromosomes. So
The possible combinations of gametes are
Hence this is not the correct option.
Option D. 120- The possible combinations of genes due to independent assortment can be calculated using the formula 2n, where n is the number of chromosomes pairs.
The housefly has six pairs of chromosomes. So
The possible combinations of gametes are
Hence this is not the correct option.
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