Multiple Choice
How might the two members of a pair of homologous chromosomes differ from each other?
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12. Meiosis
Homologous Chromosomes
Multiple Choice
An organism has a haploid chromosome number n = 4. How many tetrads will form during meiosis?
A
2
B
3
C
8
D
16
E
4
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that a tetrad is a group of four chromatids formed during meiosis by the pairing of two homologous chromosomes.
Recall that the haploid chromosome number (n) represents the number of distinct chromosomes in a gamete.
During meiosis, each chromosome pairs with its homologous partner to form a tetrad.
Since the organism has a haploid chromosome number of n = 4, there are 4 distinct chromosomes.
Therefore, 4 tetrads will form during meiosis, as each of the 4 chromosomes pairs with its homologous chromosome.
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