Mendel's law of independent assortment states that the alleles of two (or more) different genes get sorted into gametes independently of one another. In other words, the allele a gamete receives for one gene does not influence the allele received for another gene. Assuming that during Metaphase 1 you have possibility 1 see picture below. Sketch possibility number 2 by using red and yellow color pencils. and upload possibility 2. Note: if you do not color pencils label them yellow and red. Possibility 1 Sketch Possibility 2 # Two equally probable arrangements of chromosomes at metaphase I

If individuals II-5 and II-4 have another child, the probability of this child having the polydactyly trait is ___%.

Consider an animal with genotype F/f. The possible gametes produced by this individual may be ½ F and ½ f. Choose the correct answer below. The explanation for the possible gametes produced is Mendel’s first law, of equal segregation. The explanation for the possible gametes produced is Mendel’s second law, of independent assortment. The explanation for the possible gametes produced is BOTH Mendel’s first law, of equal segregation AND Mendel’s second law, of independent assortment. The explanation for the possible gametes produced is NEITHER Mendel’s first law, of equal segregation NOR Mendel’s second law, of independent assortment.

Mendel’s observation that two different traits could be inherited independently of each other can be explained by understanding that: During meiosis, the process of chromosome assortment into daughter cells is random Alleles of the genes reside on homologous chromosomes All of the listed choices are correct During meiosis, maternal and paternal members of homologous chromosomes are distributed separately into daughter cells