Which of the Following Is the Mechanism Described by Mendel

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the mechanism described by Mendel that results in a new combination of alleles in a pea plant seed?

• A) mutation of multiple alleles during mitosis
• B) mutation of multiple alleles during meiosis
• C) separation of alleles for two different genes during meiosis
• D) separation of alleles for a single gene during meiosis

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Definitions:

Gas Pressures

The force exerted by gas molecules per unit area in a containment or environment.

Scoria Cones

Volcanic cones made up of small, loose rock fragments ejected from a vent.

Lava Flow

Molten rock expelled by a volcano during an eruption that moves over the ground’s surface, eventually cooling and solidifying.

Intermediate

A term often used to describe a middle or median condition, quality, or degree, such as in the context of volcanic rocks that have silica content between felsic and mafic compositions.