Question

A diploid cell contains three pairs of homologous chromosomes designated C1 and C2, M1 and M2, and S1 and S2. No crossing over occurs.

a. What combination(s) of chromosomes are possible in daughter cells following mitosis?

b. What combination(s) of chromosomes are possible in haploid cells following both divisions of meiosis? (Hint: remember independent assortment)

I need more clarification on part "b." I wrote an answer for part "a" but I'm not sure if I am correct.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Hello and welcome to OpenStudy. I'm not too sure on how to exactly do it in writing, but do you know how to do Punnet squares?

Answer 2

Hello! Thankyyou for replying. I just learned how to make a punnet square earlier. I think I've got it down.

Answer 3

Alright good job! And good luck.

Answer 4

However, I've only done a 4-square one... Is it the same idea?

Answer 5

How the question is worded is confusing for me.

Answer 6

Yea I believe you do a 2x2 Punnet square for C, M, and S separately.

For b., I think you have to find all combinations of C1, C2, M1, M2, S1, and S2 where you have one of each letter (C, M, S).

Answer 7

Sorry, I got caught up in another question. I am so confused its embarrassing, lol. May I ask you another question?

Answer 8

Sure. But please close this one and put up the new one :)

Answer 9

Okay :) thanks!

Answer 10

No problem and thanks! You got my SS up and now I am greenish brown!