More than one pair of allels that segregate independently?

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In summary, alleles are different versions of the same gene that determine an organism's physical characteristics. They segregate independently during meiosis, allowing for a random combination of alleles in offspring. Having multiple pairs of alleles means an organism possesses multiple genes with multiple alleles, resulting in a greater variety of inherited traits. This can lead to a wide range of diversity within a species, as multiple pairs of alleles can result in the expression of multiple traits.

Jan 29, 2005

I'm looking for a 21 letter word for my crossword puzzle, couldn't find it on google, I knew where to go. "two or more pairs of allels segregate independently"

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Jan 29, 2005

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This is Mendel Second Law: The Law of Independent assortment.

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1. What are alleles?

Alleles are different versions of the same gene that are located at the same position on a chromosome. They can be either dominant or recessive and determine the physical characteristics of an organism.

2. How do alleles segregate independently?

Alleles segregate independently during meiosis, the cell division process that produces gametes (sperm and egg cells). This means that each gamete receives one copy of each allele, resulting in a random combination of alleles in the offspring.

3. What does it mean to have more than one pair of alleles that segregate independently?

Having more than one pair of alleles that segregate independently means that an organism possesses multiple genes that have multiple alleles at each gene locus. This allows for a greater variety of traits and characteristics to be inherited and expressed.

4. How does having multiple pairs of alleles affect the inheritance of traits?

Having multiple pairs of alleles allows for a greater diversity of traits to be inherited and expressed. This is because each allele can be dominant or recessive, and different combinations of dominant and recessive alleles can result in different physical traits.

5. Can multiple pairs of alleles result in the expression of multiple traits?

Yes, multiple pairs of alleles can result in the expression of multiple traits. This is because each gene can have multiple alleles, and each allele can contribute to a different physical characteristic. This allows for a wide range of diversity within a species.