Question
The inheritance pattern of one gene will not affect the inheritance pattern of another gene. This is known as(1 point)
Responses
crossing over.
crossing over.
genetic variation.
genetic variation.
random distribution.
random distribution.
independent assortment.
Responses
crossing over.
crossing over.
genetic variation.
genetic variation.
random distribution.
random distribution.
independent assortment.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **independent assortment**. This principle, discovered by Gregor Mendel, states that the inheritance of one gene's alleles does not influence the inheritance of another gene's alleles when they are located on different chromosomes.