Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134555430
Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 7LTB
What is the physical basis for the independent assortment of alleles into offspring?
- There are chromosome divisions during gamete production;
- Homologous chromosome pairs are separated during gamete production;
- Sperm and eggs are produced by different sexes;
- Each gene codes for more than one protein;
- The instruction manual for producing a human is incomplete.
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