Question

During independent assortment, ____________ chromosomes separate. This separation is ____________ ; it is due to their alignment down the metaphase plate. The maternal or paternal homologue may be oriented toward either ____________ . This randomized separation aids in genetic ____________ of offspring. This variation helps in the long-term ____________ of the species.

Answer 1

1. Homologous chromosomes

2. Random

3. Poles

4. Variation

5. Survival

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given question, the question has asked about how the independent assortment, a process which separates the homologous chromosomes in the cell plays an important role in the genetic variation in organisms.

1. The independent assortment separates the homologous chromosomes.

2. The process is a random process that is not controlled as the chromosomes are aligned on the metaphase.

3. The separated chromosomes move toward any side of the pole of the cell after separation.

4. This separation is one of the causes of the genetic variation in the organism.

5 The genetic variation benefits the organism in their long term survival.