A diploid cell with three pairs of chromosomes has the genotype Aa Bb Cc, where each gene is on a different chromosome.If this cell were to undergo meiotic division, how many genetically different types of gametes could be produced?
A)1
B)3
C)6
D)8
E)9

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Each gene pair (Aa, Bb, Cc) can segregate in two different ways during meiosis, leading to 2^3 = 8 possible combinations of alleles in the gametes.

A Diploid Cell with Three Pairs of Chromosomes Has the Genotype