The Throw of the Dice or the Drawing of a Card

question 45

Multiple Choice

The throw of the dice or the drawing of a card, if looked at programmatically, may be considered a __________.

• A)stochastic component
• B)static component
• C)deterministic component
• D)conventional component

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Definitions:

Prophase I

The first stage of meiosis I where homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material through recombination.

Chiasma

An X-shaped site in a tetrad usually marking the location where homologous (nonsister) chromatids previously crossed over.

Crossing-Over

A process in which genetic material (DNA) is exchanged between paired, homologous chromosomes.

Haploid Gamete

A reproductive cell, such as a sperm or egg, that contains a single set of chromosomes and thus only one allele for genetic traits.