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The different nitrogenous bases have different chemical makes and hydrogen bonds that hold the two strands of DNA together can only form correctly between A and T or G and C. Follow the link below to look at how exactly these pairings occur on a molecular level.

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What is it called when gametes randomly pair to produce different combinations?

That is called genetic recombination, where different combinations of genes are created through the random pairing of gametes during sexual reproduction.


What s random fertilization?

The random combination of chromosomes resulting from pairing up 1 of the 8.4 million possible chromosome combinations of a sperm with 1 of the 8.4 million possibly chromosome combinations of the egg (due to independent assortment of chromosomes during Meiosis. This comes out to about 70 trillion combinations, which does not even factor in the crossing over of genetic material during Meiosis.


What are the main sources of heritable variation in a population?

mutations, recombination, random pairing of gametes


How can I generate a random DNA sequence?

To generate a random DNA sequence, you can use a programming language like Python and its random module to create a sequence of random nucleotides (A, T, C, G) of a desired length. This can be achieved by writing a script that randomly selects nucleotides and concatenates them to form the DNA sequence.


Where can you find a random pairing generator not for a specific series?

on www.bratz.comgo into the " love calculator" game.


Why do gametes have different combinations of alleles?

Gametes have different combinations of alleles due to the process of meiosis, which involves genetic recombination. During meiosis, homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material, leading to new combinations of alleles in gametes. This increases genetic diversity in offspring.


A random alteration in the sequence of DNA nucleotides that provides a new variant allele is called a?

gene mutation


How does sexual reproduction result in a larger variety of possible gene combinations?

Basically, in three ways. Independent orientation of the chromosomes in meiosis. Crossing over in chromosomes in meiosis. Random fertilization; the random mathching of any sperm/egg combination in fertilization.


Are compounds random combinations of elements?

No, compounds are not random combinations of elements. Compounds are formed when elements chemically bond together in specific ratios to create a new substance with unique properties. The elements combine in a structured manner based on their chemical properties and bonding tendencies.


Hind iii recognizes a sequence of 6 nucleotides aagctt as a cut site what are the odds that this sequence will occur in a random chain of DNA?

The probability of finding a Hind III recognition site (AAGCTT) in a random DNA sequence of 6 nucleotides is (1/4)^6 = 1/4096, assuming equal likelihood of each nucleotide. This means that in every 4096 random sequences of 6 nucleotides, one would be expected to contain the Hind III recognition site.


What is the type of assortment that involves the random distribution of homologous during meiosis?

independent


How do the processes of crossing over and independent assortment compare in genetic recombination?

In genetic recombination, crossing over and independent assortment are two processes that shuffle genetic information. Crossing over involves the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes, leading to new combinations of genes. Independent assortment is the random distribution of homologous chromosomes during meiosis, resulting in different combinations of genes in offspring. Both processes contribute to genetic diversity by creating unique combinations of genes in offspring.