Question

23 pairs of chromosomes can give rise to combinations

• A. 8.6 million
• B. 7.6 million
• C. 6.6 million
• D. 5.6 million.

Answer 1

The correct option is A 8.6 million

The possible number of combination in the gametes can be calculated by using the haploid number of organisms. The possible combinations are equal to 2ⁿ, where n is the haploid number. So in human beings, possible number of combination of gametes is 2²³ means 8,324, 608 nearly 8.6 million.

In a human cell 46 chromosomes are present in 23 pairs. They can give rise to 8.6 millions.

So, the correct option is ‘8.6 million’.