Assuming No Crossing Over Between the Gene in Question and the Centromere,when

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Short Answer

Assuming no crossing over between the gene in question and the centromere,when do alleles segregate during meiosis?

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Definitions:

Allele

One of two or more versions of a gene that determine variations in a hereditary characteristic.

Gamete

A mature haploid male or female germ cell which is able to unite with another of the opposite sex in sexual reproduction to form a zygote.

Chromosomes

Protein-based, threadlike formations present in the nuclei of plant and animal cells, consisting of a single DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule.

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, these are siblings born at the same time as a result of two separate eggs being fertilized by two separate sperm.