Question

During meiosis, the alleles of the parental pair separate or segregate from each other. How many allele(s) are then transmitted to a gamete?

• A. Four
• B. Two
• C. Six
• D. One
• E. Eight

Answer 1

The correct option is D One

Meiosis is characterised by pairing of homologous chromosomes, exchange of chromosome segments and separation of homologous chromosomes. In a normal diploid population, each homologue of a homologous pair of chromosome has one allele. When the two homologous chromosomes of a pair separate, alleles separate and finally only one allele goes to each gamete.