Which of the following is an explanation for independent assortment of alleles on different chromosomes (Mendel's second law)?  A. Chromosomes can have different functions in various types of cells of the same organism. B.  In metaphase I, alignment of 1 pair of replicated chromosomes does not affect the alignment of another pair. C.  Each chromosome is capable of a different function. D.  In prophase I, which chromosomes pairs with which other one is completely random. E.  Chromosomes are divided into daughter cells in a random fashion.

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Which of the following is an explanation for independent assortment of alleles on different chromosomes (Mendel's second law)? 

A. Chromosomes can have different functions in various types of cells of the same organism.

B.  In metaphase I, alignment of 1 pair of replicated chromosomes does not affect the alignment of another pair.

C.  Each chromosome is capable of a different function.

D.  In prophase I, which chromosomes pairs with which other one is completely random.

E.  Chromosomes are divided into daughter cells in a random fashion.

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