The inheritance pattern of one gene will not affect the inheritance pattern of another gene. This is known as(1 point)

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crossing over.
crossing over.

random distribution.
random distribution.

independent assortment.
independent assortment.

genetic variation.
genetic variation.

Answer 1

The correct answer is independent assortment. This principle states that the inheritance pattern of one gene does not influence the inheritance pattern of another gene, particularly for genes that are located on different chromosomes or are far apart on the same chromosome.