Question

Despite differing in size and morphology, what equal contribution do male and female gametes make to offspring according to the Chromosomal Theory?

Options

• Equal numbers of chromosomes

• Equal amounts of cytoplasm

• Equal physical size

• Equal genetic expression patterns

Answer 1

Postulate 5 states that male and female gametes (sperm and egg) each carry half the chromosomal complement and, despite differing in size and morphology, both contribute equal numbers of chromosomes to the offspring. This equal chromosomal contribution from both parents explains the equal inheritance of traits and ensures balanced genetic input.