Assuming That the Genes Are on Separate Chromosomes, an Organism

question 5

Multiple Choice

Assuming that the genes are on separate chromosomes, an organism with the genotype AaBb will make gametes in the following proportions: 1/4 AB, 1/4 Ab, 1/4 aB, and 1/4 ab. What process produces such results?

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

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