Question

A diploid organism is heterozygous for 5 loci and homozygous for 2 loci, how many types of gametes can be produced?

• A. 128
• B. 32
• C. 4
• D. 14

Answer 1

The correct option is B 32

Types of gametes can be calculated by the formula 2${}^n$, where n is the number of heterozygous loci. In the given case, there are 5 loci heterozygous and 2 loci are homozygous. Hence, the number of different types of gametes that can be produced will be 2${}^5$ = 32.

Thus, the correct answer is '32.'