Mendel's Principle of Independent Assortment Is Explained by Which Metaphase

question 35

Multiple Choice

Mendel's principle of independent assortment is explained by which metaphase I event?

• A) separation of homologous chromosomes
• B) crossing-over
• C) synapsis
• D) cytokinesis
• E) random orientation of homologous chromosomes on the metaphase plate

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