Genes assort independently if they are on different chromosomes. If a pair of genes are on the same chromosome, it depends on how far apart they are to determine the chances of them staying together or moving apart.
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Which of the following structures assort independently? a.genes
no the do not chromosomes assort independently
No they do not
No they do not
For two genes to assort independently, they must reside on different chromosomes or be located far from each other.
Independent assortment is a phrase that is usually used in reference to chromosomes as they are placed into sex cells during meiosis.
Metaphase I during meiosis
false
Chromosomes have no direction in how they assort other than that they align in homologous pairs. The individual genes are part of the chromosomes and go wherever the chromosome goes just like the motors of cars go wherever the car goes.
Similar structures that evolved independently are called analogous structures, or analogies.
Crossing over.