A normal gamete might be homozygous or heterozygous for a particular gene.Group startsTrue or False

Analysis

To address the statement, let's clarify some concepts in genetics:

1. Homozygous Gametes: A gamete is homozygous for a gene if it contains two identical alleles for that gene (for example, AA or aa).

2. Heterozygous Gametes: A gamete is heterozygous if it contains two different alleles for that gene (for example, Aa).

Verification

• In terms of normal gamete formation through meiosis, each gamete inherits only one allele from each gene, meaning:
  • A gamete can be either homozygous if it inherits the same allele or heterozygous if it inherits different alleles from the parents.

Conclusion

Given that normal gametes can indeed be either homozygous or heterozygous, the statement is indeed True.

Overall, the ability of a gamete to be homozygous or heterozygous depends on the alleles carried by the individual organisms forming the gametes.