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If there are four pairs of chromosomes in a cell. At meiosis, how many different combinationsof maternal and paternal chromosomes are possible in the gametes? |
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Answer» Answer: It allows for the transmission of virtually limitless COMBINATIONS of GENES from parent to OFFSPRING. The RESULTING gametes have 23 new chromosomes, ONE member of each of the 23 pairs, representing unique combinations of the original maternal and paternal copies. |
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