Question
what is independent assortment?
a the exchange of genes between homologous chromosomes
b the division of the cytoplasm during cell division
c the pairing of homologous chromosomes
d the random lining up of homologous chromosomes during meiosis
a the exchange of genes between homologous chromosomes
b the division of the cytoplasm during cell division
c the pairing of homologous chromosomes
d the random lining up of homologous chromosomes during meiosis
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Independent assortment refers to the process during meiosis where the homologous chromosomes are randomly distributed into gametes. This means that the distribution of one pair of homologous chromosomes does not influence the distribution of another pair. Therefore, the correct answer is:
**d** the random lining up of homologous chromosomes during meiosis.
**d** the random lining up of homologous chromosomes during meiosis.