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What is independent assortment
Pairing of homologous chromosomes
The division of the cytoplasm during cell division
The random lining up of homologous chromosomes during meiosis
The exchange of genes between homologous chromosomes
Pairing of homologous chromosomes
The division of the cytoplasm during cell division
The random lining up of homologous chromosomes during meiosis
The exchange of genes between homologous chromosomes
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Independent assortment refers to **the random lining up of homologous chromosomes during meiosis**. This process occurs during metaphase I of meiosis when pairs of homologous chromosomes align along the metaphase plate. The way these chromosomes are arranged and subsequently separated into daughter cells is random, leading to genetic variation in the resulting gametes. Independent assortment is a key principle of genetics that contributes to the diversity of traits in offspring.