In a diploid set of chromosomes, one member of each pair of homologous chromosomes is derived from the father (paternal), and the other comes from the mother (maternal). If 2n = 6, what is the probability that a particular gamete will contain only paternal chromosomes?

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Answers:

The options

A. 1/4

B. 1/8

C. 1/16

D. 1/32

E. The answer cannot be determined

The CORRECT ANSWER IS B

B. 1/8

Explanation:

The probability of a singular paternal chromosome been found in a specific gamete = 1/2

Therefore, the probability that all the three would have a paternal source = (1/2)^n

Where,

n = 3

(1/2)^3

= 1/8