Question

A diploid organism is heterozygous for three loci, how many types of gametes can be produced by that organism?

• A. 4
• B. 8
• C. 16
• D. 32

Hint:

Use \( 2^n \) to calculate gametes, where \( n \) is the number of heterozygous loci.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: For an organism heterozygous at \( n \) loci, the number of gamete types = \( 2^n \).
Step 2: Here, \( n = 3 \), so number of gametes = \( 2^3 = 8 \).