What meiotic process, relative to the number of chromosomes of a given species, accounts for a significant amount of genetic variation in gametes?
A) trivalent formation
B) formation of the meiotic spindle during chromosome segregation
C) independent assortment of chromosomes
D) bivalent formation
E) pairing of homologous chromosomes
Answer: C
You might also like to view...
Why is nitrogen fixation by prokaryotes essential to life on Earth?
a. It removes nitrogen from the soil. b. It converts atmospheric nitrogen to a non-toxic form. c. It provides nitrogen sources for plants and animals. d. It provides an energy source for photosynthesis. e. It allows for the breakdown of complex macromolecules.
The chorion of amniotic eggs functions in:
a. supply of food. b. removal of wastes. c. gas exchange. d. protection of the egg. e. absorbing toxins.
Which of the following is believed to be responsible for the high incidence of Huntington’s disease among Afrikaners who live in former Dutch colonies in South Africa?
a. bottleneck effect b. founder effect c. natural selection d. genetic drift
Choose the TRUE statement.
a. Catabolizing fat produces ammonia. b. Fatty acids are catabolized via glycolysis. c. During starvation, most energy will be from catabolizing glucose. d. All of the CO2 produced during fat catabolism is produced by the Kreb's cycle.