Question

If a diploid cell contains six chromosomes, how many possible random arrangements of homologous could
occur during Metaphase-I?

b. 8
a. 4
c. 6
d. 64​

Answer 1

Answer:

6 chromosomes = 3 bivalents. Each bivalent has 2 possible arrangement. Therefore, thepossible arrangement of thechromosomes will be 2*2*2 =8. Hence there are 8 possible random ways the bivalents can arrange themselves onthe metaphase plate.