Half of the Gametes Produced by an Organism with the Genotype

question 50

Multiple Choice

Half of the gametes produced by an organism with the genotype Aa will receive the A allele, while half will receive the a allele. What process produces such results?

• A) independent assortment
• B) mutation
• C) random fertilization
• D) segregation

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Definitions:

Fallopian Tubes

Tubes that carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus; the site where fertilization usually occurs.

Sperm

Male reproductive cells or gametes involved in sexual reproduction, tasked with fertilizing an ovum.

Cervix

The bottom segment of the uterus which links to the vagina, acting as a vital component in reproductive wellbeing and the delivery of a baby.

Amnion

A thin membrane forming a closed sac around the embryo and fetus, containing the amniotic fluid which provides a protective environment.