Independent Assortment of Chromosomes Is a Result of

question 58

Multiple Choice

Independent assortment of chromosomes is a result of

• A)the random and independent way in which each pair of homologous chromosomes lines up at the metaphase plate during meiosis I.
• B)the random nature of the fertilization of ova by sperm.
• C)the random distribution of the sister chromatids to the two daughter cells during anaphase II.
• D)the relatively small degree of homology shared by the X and Y chromosomes.
• E)All of the above

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Definitions:

Logic of Declarative Statements

The formal principles governing the truth or falsehood of statements that declare facts.

Conditional

A grammatically correct construction used to assert that if an antecedent statement is true, then a consequent statement is true.

Symbolic Logic

A formal system of logic that uses symbols to represent logical expressions and operations, facilitating the examination of arguments.

False Statement

A claim or assertion that is not true and may intentionally deceive.