Principle(s) of the chromosome theory of inheritance include: Check all that apply.

_____ Genes are transmitted from parent to offspring via chromosomes.
_____ Gametes contain either a maternal or paternal set of chromosomes.
_____ Somatic cells contain a maternal and paternal set of chromosomes.
_____ The paternal and maternal chromosomes assort randomly during meiosis.
_____ Gametes are haploid and somatic cells are diploid.


__X__ Genes are transmitted from parent to offspring via chromosomes.
_____ Gametes contain either a maternal or paternal set of chromosomes.
__X__ Somatic cells contain a maternal and paternal set of chromosomes.
__X__ The paternal and maternal chromosomes assort randomly during meiosis.
__X__ Gametes are haploid and somatic cells are diploid.

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