Figure 12.7

-The accompanying illustration shows one possible outcome of the random alignment of homologous chromosomes at metaphase I. How many OTHER possible arrangements exist?

Question

Figure 12.7
 
-The accompanying illustration shows one possible outcome of the random alignment of homologous chromosomes at metaphase I. How many OTHER possible arrangements exist?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

There are seven other possible arrangements that can occur during the random alignment of homologous chromosomes at metaphase I. This is because there are a total of eight possible arrangements, but one has already been shown in the accompanying illustration. Thus, the correct answer is D) seven.

Figure 12.7 -The Accompanying Illustration Shows One Possible Outcome of the Random