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what is the definition of independent assortment in biology, write 1 sentence, then write 2 simple examples, then 1 sentence using the words
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Independent assortment is Mendel’s principle that alleles of different genes (usually on different chromosomes) segregate into gametes independently of one another during meiosis.
Example 1: In pea plants, the gene for seed color (yellow or green) and the gene for seed shape (round or wrinkled) can be passed to offspring in any combination because they assort independently.
Example 2: In fruit flies, body color and wing shape genes on different chromosomes can be inherited in varied combinations, producing offspring with different mixes of those traits.
Independent assortment increases genetic variation by producing new combinations of alleles in offspring.
Example 1: In pea plants, the gene for seed color (yellow or green) and the gene for seed shape (round or wrinkled) can be passed to offspring in any combination because they assort independently.
Example 2: In fruit flies, body color and wing shape genes on different chromosomes can be inherited in varied combinations, producing offspring with different mixes of those traits.
Independent assortment increases genetic variation by producing new combinations of alleles in offspring.
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