What would happen to the possible variation in gametes if the number of chromosome pairs increased from two to three? What if the number increased again from three to four?

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Kelsie Murillo

17 March, 11:03

What would happen to the possible variation in gametes if the number of chromosome pairs increased from two to three? What if the number increased again from three to four?

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Josue Long · Answer 1

The number of possible variation would increase if the chromosome pairs are increased but 4 pairs will show more variation due to non homologous pairing and crossing over between nonsister chromatids which would not be possible in an odd number.