Although the Law of Independent Assortment Is Generally Applicable, When

question 13

Multiple Choice

Although the law of independent assortment is generally applicable, when two loci are located physically close to each other on the same chromosome, the phenotypes of the offspring sometimes do not fit the phenotypes predicted. This is due to

• A) chromatid abnormalities.
• B) translation.
• C) linkage.
• D) inversions.
• E) chromosome exchange.

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Definitions:

Ascocarp

The fruiting body of ascomycete fungi, where spore production occurs.

Asexual Spores

Reproductive cells produced without sexual fusion, capable of developing into a new organism.

Anopheles Mosquito

A genus of mosquitoes that is known to transmit malaria to humans through their bite.

Asexual Reproductive Phase

A mode of reproduction in which offspring arise from a single organism, and inherit the genes of that parent only; it does not involve the fusion of gametes.