If Nondisjunction Occurs in Meiosis II During Gametogenesis, What Will

question 18

Multiple Choice

If nondisjunction occurs in meiosis II during gametogenesis, what will be the result at the completion of meiosis?

• A) All the gametes will be diploid.
• B) Half of the gametes will be n + 1, and half will be n - 1.
• C) 1/4 of the gametes will be n + 1, 1/4 will be n - 1, and 1/2 will be n.
• D) There will be three extra gametes.
• E) Two of the four gametes will be haploid, and two will be diploid.

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