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For a poly hybrid cross concerning N traits, what is the number of types of gametes produced by the F1 generation?(a) 2^N(b) N^2(c) 2^(2N)(d) (2N)^2I have been asked this question in an online interview.This intriguing question comes from Inheritance of Two Genes-2 topic in section Principles of Inheritance and Variation of Biology – Class 12

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Right choice is (a) 2^N

The explanation is: In a POLY hybrid cross, each F1 is a heterozygote. According to the independent law of assortment, each gamete will get ONE copy of all N factors. Thus, there are 2^N types of gametes possible.



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