Multiple Choice
Syntenic genes can assort independently when ________.
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3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance
Understanding Independent Assortment
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Fill in the blank: Independent assortment in inheritance represents a/an ___ relationship.
A
random
B
linked
C
dependent
D
cooperative
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Understand the concept of independent assortment, which refers to how different genes independently separate from one another when reproductive cells develop.
Recall that independent assortment means the inheritance of one gene does not influence the inheritance of another gene located on a different chromosome.
Recognize that this process leads to genetic variation because alleles for different traits are distributed randomly to gametes.
Compare the given options: 'random', 'linked', 'dependent', and 'cooperative'. Since independent assortment implies no influence between genes, the relationship is best described as 'random'.
Conclude that independent assortment represents a random relationship between genes during inheritance.
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