diploid cell consists of 10 chromosomes. Find out the number of different combination of chromosomes when the above cell undergoes meiosis.
a 64
b 32
c 4
d 8
e 16
each of two gametes gets 5 chromosomes.
2^5=32
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To find the number of different combinations of chromosomes when a diploid cell with 10 chromosomes undergoes meiosis, we need to first understand the process of meiosis.
Meiosis is a type of cell division that results in the formation of gametes (sex cells) with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. In humans, for example, a diploid cell has 46 chromosomes, but after meiosis, the resulting gametes have 23 chromosomes each.
During meiosis, homologous pairs of chromosomes separate, and each gamete receives one chromosome from each pair. This separation results in different combinations of chromosomes in the gametes.
To calculate the number of different combinations, we need to use the concept of independent assortment. Independent assortment states that the chromosomes segregate independently during meiosis, meaning the combination of chromosomes received from each pair is random.
To determine the number of combinations, we use the formula 2^n, where n represents the number of chromosome pairs. In this case, we have 10 chromosomes, which means we have 5 pairs (since a pair consists of 2 chromosomes).
Using the formula 2^n, we get:
2^5 = 32.
Therefore, the correct answer is option b) 32.