In analyzing dihybrid data, Mendel discovered not only that these alleles separate from each other when examining one trait, but also that the alleles of a second trait will separate from each other without regard to those of the first trait. This observation was the basis of Mendel's law of ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


independent assortment

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A) functional traits may be lost by different lineages over time. B) functional traits may evolve independently in different lineages over time. C) horizontal gene transfer can result in the transfer of genes between divergent lineages. D) functional traits may evolve independently, be shared through horizontal gene transfer, or be lost in divergent lineages.

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The 3-nucleotide sequences in DNA that is transcribed into mRNA codons are the same 3 nucleotides

as the anticodons that bind to those codons. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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ATP synthesis during the light-dependent reactions occurs by which process?

a. diffusion b. photolysis c. chemiosmosis d. phosphorylation e. cyclic electron transport

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A protein is being assembled when

a. DNA is being transcribed b. RNA is being transcribed c. DNA is being translated d. RNA is being translated

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