A species has 6 chromosome pairs in each diploid cell.How many genetically unique gametes could be produced from sexual reproduction in this species,accounting only for independent assortment?

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Independent assortment refers to the random arrangement of homologous chromosome pairs during meiosis. In this case, there are 6 chromosome pairs, which means there are 2^6 = 64 possible combinations of chromosomes that can end up in gametes. Each gamete will only receive one of these combinations, resulting in 64 genetically unique gametes.

A Species Has 6 Chromosome Pairs in Each Diploid Cell