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What features of meiosis allow for independent assortment of chromosomes?
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoIf your question is "why is there almost always independent segregation when genes can be on the same chromosome and therefore a bunch of genes must move with the same chromosome (i.e. dependently)?", then the answer is that genes on the same chromosome can segregate into different gametes by genetic recomination, i.e. cross-over during meiosis prophase I.
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∙ 12y agoThe random alignment of homologous sister chromatids on the metaphase plate
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What is the relationship between independent assortment and meiosis?
Meiosis 1 is the process of separating chromosomes (independent assortment). Independent assortment is the random assortment of chromosomes. So without meiosis, there would be no way to separate the chromosomes randomly. Hope that helps(:
When does independent assortment occur in meiosis?
Independent assortment occurs during metaphase I
True or false reassortment of chromosomes can occur during meiosis by crossing over or by independent segregation of homologous chromosomes?
Independent assortment occurs when each pair of chromosomes segregates independently?
When does independent assortment occur in mitosis?
Independent assortment does not happen in mitosis, it happens in meiosis. In metaphase I of meiosis, synapsed homologous chromosomes align independently of one another along the metaphase plate. That is to say, one aligning in a certain fashion has no effect on another aligning in a certain fashion. In mitosis, chromosomes are exact copies of the parental cell's and independent assortment is a method of achieving genetic variation, which does not happen in mitosis.
Independent assortment in sexual reproduction?
Independent assortment happens at random when alleles are taken from different homlogous chromosomes or when the same pair of chroosomes are far apart during meiosis; this results in diversity in genetic combinations.
What is the relationship between independent assortment and meiosis?
Meiosis 1 is the process of separating chromosomes (independent assortment). Independent assortment is the random assortment of chromosomes. So without meiosis, there would be no way to separate the chromosomes randomly. Hope that helps(:
What process produces genetic diversity through random distribution of chromosomes?
The random distribution of homologous chromosomes during meiosis is called independent assortment
What is the type of assortment that involves the random distribution of homologous chromosomes during meiosis?
Independent.
Type of assortment that involves the random distribution of homologous chromosomes during meiosis?
(Mendel's law of) independent assortment. This states that the chromosomes can line up along the equatorial line in 2^23 different arrangements (in humans- but 2^n in other animals with a different number of chromosomes)
The law that states that each pair of chromosomes separates on its own in meiosis is called?
Law of independent assortment
Is re-assortment of a chromosomes can occur during meiosis by crossing over of non-sister chromatin's or by independent segregation of homologous chromosomes true or false?
true the assortment is called genetic recombination
When does independent assortment occur in meiosis?
Independent assortment occurs during metaphase I
True or false reassortment of chromosomes can occur during meiosis by crossing over or by independent segregation of homologous chromosomes?
Independent assortment occurs when each pair of chromosomes segregates independently?
What law states that each pair of chromosomes separates on its own in meiosis is called the?
Law of independent assortment
The random distribution of homologous chromosomes during meiosis is called?
a polar bodyEdited answer:Synapsis
How is the process of crossing over and independent assortment alike?
The crossing over is the process of exchange of DNA between homologous chromosomes whereas the independent assortment is the process in which the chromosome pairs align themeselves at the equator of the cell . Crossing over takes place in Prophase I of meiosis I whereas the independent assortment takes place in metaphase I of meiosis I.
Explain how meiosis creates genetic diversity in populations.-?
Meiosis creates genetic diversity due to the processes that occur during meiosis. Such as crossing over which creates new gene combinations due homlogous chromosomes swapping or exchanging DNA segments. Independent assortment is also during meiosis and allows the random assortment of homologous chromosomes during metaphase 1.
