Honors Biology
Independent assortment is a fundamental principle of genetics stating that alleles for different genes segregate independently of one another during the formation of gametes. This means that the inheritance of one trait does not influence the inheritance of another, leading to genetic variation among offspring. This process is crucial during meiosis, where homologous chromosomes are separated into different gametes, allowing for a mix of traits from each parent.
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