An organism has 6 chromosomes (2n=6) or 3 pairs of
homologous chromosomes. Assuming no crossing over
occurs, how many different combinations of maternal and
paternal chromosomes would be possible in its
gametes? Remember that each gamete will contain
three chromosomes and each of these will be
either maternal or paternal. (Denote maternal
chromosomes M1, M2, M3 and paternal
chromosomes P1, P2, P3.) List the possible
eight combinations Remember the formula is 2n,
so in this case 23=8).