1. How does the principle of independent assortment apply to chromosomes?

2. If two genes on the same chromosome but usually assort independently, what does that tell you about how close together they are?

3.In asexual reproduction, mitosis occurs but meiosis does not occur. Which type of reproduction-sexual or asexual- results in off-spring with greater genetic variation?

Question

1. How does the principle of independent assortment apply to chromosomes?

2. If two genes on the same chromosome but usually assort independently, what does that tell you about how close together they are?

3.In asexual reproduction, mitosis occurs but meiosis does not occur. Which type of reproduction-sexual or asexual- results in off-spring with greater genetic variation?

abb0t · Answer

1. When the chromosomes align in the center during metaphase, in meiosis 1, which allows traits to be transmitted to offspring independently of one another.

kira_yamato · Answer

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kira_yamato · Answer

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