Below Are Three Statements

question 55

Multiple Choice

Below are three statements. Classify them as examples of independent orientation, crossing over, or random fertilization. I: The formation of a zygote from an egg and a sperm is an unpredictable event.
II: Random combinations of paternal and maternal chromosomes end up in gametes.
III: An allele on the paternal chromosome 18 ends up on the maternal chromosome 18.

• A) I: random fertilization; II: random fertilization; III: independent orientation
• B) I: random fertilization; II: crossing over; III: independent orientation
• C) I: independent orientation; II: random fertilization; III: crossing over
• D) I: random fertilization; II: independent orientation; III: crossing over

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Definitions:

Reconciliation

The process of ensuring two sets of records, such as bank statements and company ledgers, are in agreement, identifying discrepancies, and making adjustments if necessary.

Accounts Payable

Liabilities of a business that are owed to creditors for goods and services purchased on credit.