Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321922212
Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
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Chapter 7, Problem 7LTB
What is the physical basis for the independent assortment of alleles into offspring?
- There are chromosome divisions during gamete production;
- Homologous chromosome pairs are separated during gamete production;
- Sperm and eggs are produced by different sexes;
- Each gene codes for more than one protein;
- The instruction manual for producing a human is incomplete.
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An individual with XY chromosomes produces gametes where 50% have an extra sex chromosome and 50% have no sex chromosomes. Given this information, what is the probability a fertilized egg will have the genotype XO? Assume that the egg has the expected 23 chromosomes prior to fertilization.
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