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Random assortment

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The random distribution of homologous chromosomes to gametes during meiosis, contributing to genetic variation by producing different combinations of maternal and paternal chromosomes.

AP course connection

Topic 5.2: 5.2 Meiosis and Genetic Diversity

Unit 5

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