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How many chromosome combinations are possible in human gametes through independent assortment?
AOnly 46 types
BAbout 8.4 million
CRoughly 1,024
DExactly 23 types
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. About 8.4 million
With 23 chromosome pairs, 2 raised to 23 gives 8,388,608 possible combinations.
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