Nondisjunction can occur at either the first or second division of meiosis. XYY individuals would most likely arise from nondisjunction at the ________ meiotic division in the ________.

A) first; mother
B) second; mother
C) first; father
D) second; father
E) More than one of the choices could give rise to XYY individuals.


D) second; father

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a. True b. False

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