The parent cell shown below-left undergoes meiosis. In the box are three different gametes, numbered 1 through 3.
Which of these gametes could have come from this parent cell?
A)gamete 1
B)gamete 2
C)gamete 3
D)All of these gametes could have come from this parent cell.

Question

The parent cell shown below-left undergoes meiosis. In the box are three different gametes, numbered 1 through 3. 
Which of these gametes could have come from this parent cell?
A)gamete 1 
B)gamete 2 
C)gamete 3 
D)All of these gametes could have come from this parent cell.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

All three gametes contain a different combination of homologous chromosomes due to crossing over during meiosis. Therefore, all three gametes could have come from this parent cell.

The Parent Cell Shown Below-Left Undergoes Meiosis