Gametes that contain new combinations of alleles not present

Gametes that contain new combinations of alleles not present in the parents are called _____ gametes

A. nonrecombinant

B. haplotype

C. repulsion

D. recombinant

E. restricted

Solution

Gamete is a mature haploid male or female germ cell which is able to unite with another of opposite sex in the process of sexual reproduction. Recombinant gametes are the gametes which introduces new combination of alleles that are not present in the parents.

The correct answer is option D (Recombinant gametes)