A man with genotype EEFfGg can produce a P number of genetically different sperms and women with genotype LLMmNn can produce a Q number of genetically different eggs. Determine the values of P and Q.

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A man with genotype EEFfGg can produce a P number of genetically different sperms and women with genotype LLMmNn can produce a Q number of genetically different eggs. Determine the values of P and Q., P - 4, Q - 4, P - 4, Q - 8, P - 8, Q - 4, P - 8, Q -8

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A man with genotype EEFfGg can produce 4 number of genetically different sperms as the individual is heterozygous for two gene locus. A women with genotype LLMmNn can produce 4 number of genetically different eggs as she is heterozygous for two gene locus. Number of gametes formed is determined by 2 n where n is number of heterozygous gene.

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