Independent assortment refers to b. the random lining up of homologous chromosomes during meiosis. During this process, the homologous chromosomes are arranged randomly along the metaphase plate, leading to a mix of maternal and paternal chromosomes in the gametes produced. This contributes to genetic variation in offspring.
what is independent assortment
a. the pairing of homologous chromosomes
b. the random lining up of homologous chromosomes during meiosis
c. the division of the cytoplasm during cell division
d. the exchange of genes between homologous chromosomes
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