Describe where in the process of meiosis independent assortment of genes occurs

What will be an ideal response?


Homologous pairs of chromosomes align randomly along the metaphase plate during metaphase I and then separate during anaphase I.

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The space and fluid enclosed by the highly folded inner mitochondrial membrane is the

A. matrix. B. nucleus. C. stroma. D. outer membrane. E. cytoplasm.

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DNA replication

A) occurs through the addition of nucleotides to the end of the parental DNA molecule. B) results in the formation of four new DNA strands. C) uses each strand of a DNA molecule as a template for the creation of a new strand. D) begins when two DNA molecules join together to exchange segments.

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The probability of obtaining a dominant phenotype from self-fertilization of a heterozygous individual is

A. 50% B. 25% C. 100% D. 75%

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The first amino acid of a new polypeptide chain is

a. AUG. b. cysteine. c. variable. d. phenylalanine. e. methionine.

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