Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 12 - Inheritance, Genes, and Chromosomes - 12.1 - Inheritance of Genes Follows Mendelian Laws - 12.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 250: 3

Answer

Independent assortment occurs when alleles of various genes arrange themselves independently during gamete formation. Duplicates of genes on different chromosomes are shuffled independently during metaphase I of meiosis. Hence, a parent of genotype RrYy can form gametes with 4 different genotypes.

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Independent assortment occurs when alleles of various genes arrange themselves independently during gamete formation. Duplicates of genes on different chromosomes are shuffled independently during metaphase I of meiosis. Hence, a parent of genotype RrYy can form gametes with 4 different genotypes.
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