A species has 6 chromosome pairs in each diploid cell. How many genetically unique gametes could be produced from sexual reproduction in this species, accounting only for independent assortment?

A. 64
B. 8
C. 36
D. 9
E. 16


A. 64

Biology & Microbiology

You might also like to view...

The diameter of a blood vessel will be reduced by the contraction of ________

a. cardiac muscle b. smooth and cardiac muscles c. skeletal and cardiac muscles d. smooth muscle e. skeletal muscle

Biology & Microbiology

Primary protein structure is dependent on

a. hydrophobic interactions. b. hydrogen bonds between two amino acids. c. covalent linkages between carbons and nitrogens of adjacent amino acids. d. covalent linkages between carbons and oxygens of adjacent amino acids. e. all of these

Biology & Microbiology

Moistening and lubrication of food occurs in

the human a. mouth. b. esophagus. c. stomach. d. duodenum. e. jejunum

Biology & Microbiology

In pea plants, Y confers yellow peas, and y confers green peas. If you cross two heterozygous Yy pea plants, what fraction of the offspring will be yellow? Select one:

a. 0% b. 100% c. 25% d. 50% e. 75%

Biology & Microbiology