Question

If the cells of an organism heterozygous for two pairs of characters viz. Aa and Bb undergo meiosis, what will be the genotypes of the gametes produced?

• A. Aa and Bb
• B. AB, aB, Ab and ab
• C. aB and Ab
• D. Ab and ab

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

AB, aB, Ab and ab

Independent assortment mainly deals with the expression of independent expression of the allele. Aa Bb undergoes meiosis to produce gametes by independent assortment. The possible gametes are AB, Ab, aB and ab.

So, the correct answer is option B.