Suppose that a diploid cell contains 8 chromosomes (2n = 8). How many different combinations in the gametes are possible?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 8
D) 16
E) 64

Name: Suppose that a diploid cell contains 8 chromosomes (2n = 8). How many different combinations in the gametes are possible? A) 2 B) 4 C) 8 D) 16 E) 64
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The number of different combinations in gametes is calculated as 2^n, where n is the haploid number of chromosomes. For a diploid cell with 2n = 8, n = 4, so the number of combinations is 2^4 = 16.

Suppose That a Diploid Cell Contains 8 Chromosomes (2n =