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A species has 6 chromosome pairs in each diploid cell. how many genetically unique gametes could be produced from sexual reproduction in this species, accounting only for independent assortment?

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There are 6 pairs of chromosomes that divide by independent assortment. Each pair consists of 2 chromosomes so it could be divided by 2 ways. So, if there is 6 pairs, the possible ways would be:
2*2*2*2*2*2= 2^6= 64 possible ways
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