If a Cell Has Three Pairs of Homologous Chromosomes, in How

question 40

Multiple Choice

If a cell has three pairs of homologous chromosomes, in how many ways could they be distributed among the haploid cells produced by meiosis?

• A)two
• B)three
• C)four
• D)eight
• E)nine

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Definitions:

Substantia Nigra

A part of the brain involved in movement control and reward, notable for its role in Parkinson's disease due to loss of dopamine-producing neurons.

Huntington Disease

A hereditary and degenerative brain disorder that affects muscle coordination and leads to cognitive decline and psychiatric issues.

Parkinson Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement and fine muscle control, characterized by tremors, stiffness, and slowing of movement due to dopamine deficiency.

Final Common Path

The last stage in the reflex arc that neurons follow in transmitting signals to muscles, causing them to contract.