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Question
How many different combinations of maternal and paternal chromosomes can be packaged in gametes made by an organism with a diploid number of 8?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The number of possible combinations of chromosomes in gametes due to independent assortment is 2^n, where n is the haploid number. A diploid number of 8 means the haploid number (n) is 4. Therefore, the number of combinations is 2^4 = 16.
Hint
The formula is 2 raised to the power of the haploid number.