Question

A man with genotype EEFfGgHH produces 'P' number of different sperms. A woman with genotype liLLMmNn can form 'Q' types of ova. What is correct. about 'P' and 'Q'

• A. P-4, Q-4
• B. P-4, Q-8
• C. P-8, Q-4
• D. P-8, Q-8.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

P-4, Q-8

A man with a genotype of EEFfGgHH produces 4 types of sperms, because, in this, only two pairs of contrasting characters are present. A woman with a genotype of IiLLMmNm produces 8 different types of ova, because, in these 3 pairs of contrasting characters are present.

So, the correct option is ‘P-4, Q-8’.