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Definition of Locus

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How many types of gametes can be produced by a diploid organism that is heterozygous for 3 loci?

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4

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8

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16

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32

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Solution

The correct option is B 8
Types of gametes = $2^{n}$ where n is the number of heterozygous loci. Thus, gametes produced by a diploid organism with three heterozygous loci could be $2^{3}$ = 8.

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