The Figure Shows That Independent Assortment Results from the Segregation

question 2

Multiple Choice

The figure shows that independent assortment results from the segregation of chromosomes at anaphase I of meiosis. Assuming four functional products of meiosis and no crossing over, what is the minimum number of meiotic events (an event consisting of the two meiotic divisions) to produce the RY, Ry, rY, and ry gametes?

• A) one
• B) two
• C) three
• D) four
• E) A correct answer can't be determined.

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