Question

Assume that a diploid cell contains three homologous pairs of chromosomes, designated A_m, A_p, B_m, B_p, C_m, and C_p, where “m” stands for “maternal origin” and “p” stands for “paternal origin.”

a. What is the diploid number (2n) of this cell?

b. Define “diploid number.”

c. Using the symbols given above, state the possible chromosomal composition of daughter cells of this cell following mitosis.

d. Using the symbols given above, state the possible chromosomal compositions of all possible daughter cells following meiosis I.