Question

Meiosis results in independent assortment of maternal and paternal chromosomes. If n=3n=3 for a given organism, and there is no crossing over, what is the chance that a gamete will receive only paternal chromosomes?

Answer 1

1/8

Step-by-step explanation:

In genetics as a whole there are few topics that impinge on human affairs quite so directly as this one. Foremost is the fact that a large proportion of genetically determined ill health in humans is caused by abnormal chromosome numbers. Additionally, manipulation of chromosome number is routinely used by breeders to improve agriculturally important species.