Imagine that a species has eight chromosomes (four homologous pairs).If some event occurred that prevented meiosis from occurring after replication,how many chromosomes would this species have after two generations?

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Normally, meiosis reduces the chromosome number by half, ensuring that each gamete (sperm or egg) contains one complete set of chromosomes. If meiosis does not occur after replication, the chromosome number would double with each generation because the chromosomes have already replicated but are not being divided into gametes properly. Starting with 8 chromosomes, after one generation without meiosis, the chromosome number would double to 16. After another generation, it would double again to 32.

Imagine That a Species Has Eight Chromosomes (Four Homologous Pairs)