What is independent assortment in meiosis?
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Correct answer: Random orientation and separation of homologous chromosome pairs
Independent assortment occurs because homologous chromosome pairs orient randomly during metaphase I. This produces different combinations of maternal and paternal chromosomes in gametes or spores.
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