Question

How many combinations of chromosomes are possible in the gamete formed from a diploid cell have $10$ chromosomes?

• A. ${10}^2$
• B. $2^{10}$
• C. $2^5$
• D. $5^{23}$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The diploid chromosome number is 10. So, the haploid chromosome number will be= 10/2= 5. The number of possible chromosome pairs is given by= 2${}^n$, where n is the haploid chromosome number. So, the number of chromosome pairs for having a diploid chromosome number of 10 will be= 2${}^5$. So, the correct answer is '2${}^5$'.