Topic 2

Question 1

what is a dihybrid cross?

Answer 1

Cross individuals that differ with respect to two traits

Question 2

what is mendels second law?

Answer 2

different gene pairs on seperate chromosomes assort independently during gamete production

Question 3

during what phase of meiosis does independent assortment occur?

Answer 3

metaphase 1

Question 4

what are the two ways chromosomes could align?

Answer 4

1. parental gametes
2. recombinant gametes

Question 5

what is the likelyhood of each type of gamete?

Answer 5

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