Table of contents

1. Introduction to Genetics51m
2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance3h 37m
3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance2h 41m
4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage2h 28m
5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses1h 21m
6. Chromosomal Variation1h 48m
7. DNA and Chromosome Structure56m
8. DNA Replication1h 10m
9. Mitosis and Meiosis1h 34m
10. Transcription1h 0m
11. Translation58m
12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes1h 19m
13. Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes44m
14. Genetic Control of Development44m
15. Genomes and Genomics1h 50m
16. Transposable Elements47m
17. Mutation, Repair, and Recombination1h 6m
18. Molecular Genetic Tools19m
- Genetic Cloning
  9m
- Methods for Analyzing DNA
  9m
19. Cancer Genetics29m
- Overview of Cancer
  21m
- Cancer Mutations
  7m
20. Quantitative Genetics1h 26m
21. Population Genetics50m
- Hardy Weinberg
  19m
- Allelic Frequency Changes
  31m
22. Evolutionary Genetics29m

3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance

Understanding Independent Assortment

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3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance

Understanding Independent Assortment

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement concerning spores and gametes in the context of independent assortment?

Gametes are produced by meiosis and can develop into a multicellular organism without fusing with another cell.

Gametes are produced by mitosis and can develop into a multicellular organism without fertilization.

Spores are produced by meiosis and can develop into a multicellular organism without fusing with another cell.

Spores must fuse with another spore to form a zygote.

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Step 1: Understand the definitions of spores and gametes. Gametes are reproductive cells (like sperm and egg) produced by meiosis, and they typically must fuse (fertilize) to form a zygote. Spores are also produced by meiosis in some organisms but can develop into a multicellular organism without fusion.

Step 2: Recall the process of meiosis and its role in producing haploid cells. Both spores and gametes are haploid cells resulting from meiosis, but their developmental pathways differ.

Step 3: Analyze the statements about gametes. Gametes are produced by meiosis, not mitosis, and they generally require fusion with another gamete to develop into a multicellular organism.

Step 4: Analyze the statements about spores. Spores are produced by meiosis and can develop into a multicellular organism without fusing with another cell, which is a key difference from gametes.

Step 5: Conclude which statement is true by comparing the biological roles and developmental capabilities of spores and gametes, focusing on their production method and whether they require fusion to develop.