Question

In an alien species, 3 parents are required to reproduce. Each parent contributes 12 chromosomes to their offspring. If 6 sex chromosomes determine the sex if each alien, What is the total number of autosomal chromosomes possessed by an individual alien?

A) 12
B) 18
C) 24
D) 30

Answer 1

An individual in the alien species has three parents, each contributing 12 chromosomes. Therefore, the total number of autosomal chromosomes possessed by an individual alien is 30.

Step-by-step explanation:

An individual in the alien species has three parents, each contributing 12 chromosomes. The sex of each alien is determined by 6 sex chromosomes. Therefore, the total number of autosomal chromosomes possessed by an individual alien would be:

Number of autosomal chromosomes = Total number of chromosomes - Number of sex chromosomes

Number of autosomal chromosomes = 36 chromosomes - 6 sex chromosomes

Number of autosomal chromosomes = 30 chromosomes

Therefore, the correct answer is D) 30.