Question

select the correct answer. a particular ant species has four pairs of chromosomes. identify the genetic possibilities from independent assortment of a gamete. a. 256 b. 124 c. 16 d. 8

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for genetic possibilities

The number of possible gametes due to independent assortment is given by $2^n$, where $n$ is the number of chromosome - pairs.

Step2: Identify the value of n

Here, $n = 4$ (since there are four pairs of chromosomes).

Step3: Calculate the result

$2^4=16$.

Answer:

B. 16