If a pair of homologous chromosomes fails to separate during anaphase of meiosis I, what will be the chromosome number of the four resulting gametes with respect to the normal haploid number (n)?
A) n + 1; n + 1; n - 1; n - 1
B) n + 1; n - 1; n; n
C) n + 1; n - 1; n - 1; n - 1
D) n + 1; n + 1; n; n
E) n - 1; n - 1; n;n
Ans: A) n + 1; n + 1; n - 1; n - 1
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