KVPY2018MathematicsFunctions
What is the probability that a human individual would receive the entire haploid set of chromosomes from his/her grandfather?
Options
- A1 2
- B1 2 23
- C1 2 2
- D1 2 46
Correct answer
B. 1 2 23
Step-by-step solution
Human's shows XX-XY type of sex determination, where females are homogametic and males are heterogametic. An organism has 23 chromosomes from its father and 23 from his mother. Since there is a 50 % chance of getting paternal grandmother's chromosome for each of the 23 chromosome in the cell, the probability of getting every one of the 23 chromosome from one grandparent, is 0 . 5 23 or   1 2 23 or 1 in 8 million.