If a Species Has 42 Pairs of Chromosomes, How Many

question 55

Multiple Choice

If a species has 42 pairs of chromosomes, how many maternal and paternal chromosome combinations are possible during independent assortment?

• A) 42²
• B) 2⁴²
• C) 2²¹
• D) 21²
• E) 84²

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