If a diploid cell has 12 chromosome pairs,how many different combinations of chromosomes are possible in gametes after meiosis?

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During meiosis, the number of chromosomes is reduced to half, so each gamete will have only one chromosome from each homologous pair. In a diploid cell with 12 chromosome pairs, there are 2¹² possible combinations of chromosomes that can be formed in gametes (2 options for each of the 12 homologous pairs). Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

If a Diploid Cell Has 12 Chromosome Pairs,how Many Different