Which of the Following Statements About Independent Assortment or Segregation

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about independent assortment or segregation is correct?

• A) The law of independent assortment describes the behaviour of two or more genes relative to one another.
• B) The law of segregation describes the behaviour of two or more genes relative to one another.
• C) The law of independent assortment is accounted for by observations of prophase I of meiosis.
• D) The law of segregation is accounted for by anaphase of mitosis.

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Definitions:

Microvilli

Tiny, finger-like extensions of the plasma membrane of cells, especially epithelial cells, which increase surface area for absorption.

Proximal Tubule

The portion of the nephron in the kidney closest to the renal corpuscle, involved in the reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients.

Nephron Loop

Also known as the loop of Henle, the nephron loop is a section of the kidney nephron responsible for concentrating urine and conserving water and salts.

Glomerular Capsular Space

The glomerular capsular space, also known as Bowman's space, is part of the kidney nephron that encloses the glomerulus and is involved in the filtration process of blood to form urine.