How many types of gametes can be produced if A diploid organism is heterozygous for 4 loci?

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2026-07-07 23:40

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A diploid organism that is heterozygous for 4 loci can produce 16 different types of gametes. This is calculated using the formula (2^n), where (n) is the number of heterozygous loci. In this case, since (n = 4), it results in (2^4 = 16) possible combinations of alleles in the gametes.

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