Mendelâ€(tm)s conclusion that during gamete formation, the segregation of one pair of genes has no influence over the segregation of another pair of hereditary units. Two different traits will thus be inherited independently of each other. This law holds true, except for linked genes. It is often called Mendelâ€(tm)s second law.
a Mendelian principle which states that differing traits are inherited independently of each other. It applies only to genes on different chromosomes.
The principle that in unlinked loci, the alleles of one locus segregate independently of the alleles of the other.
Mendel's second rule describing the independent segregation of alleles of different unlinked or remotely linked loci.
The random separation during meiosis of nonhomologous chromosomes and of genes carried on nonhomologous chromosomes.
The normally random distribution of alleles during meiosis.
The random arrangement and partitioning of homologous chromosomes during the first cell division stage of meiosis.
The random organization of homologs during metaphase of meiosis I. 201, 269
During meiosis each of the two copies of a gene is distributed to the germ cells independently of the distribution of other genes. See also: linkage
The independent segregation of genes at different loci during gamete formation.
This is Johann Gregor Mendel's 2nd principle. It states that alleles of one gene separate independently from alleles of another gene. In other words, eye color does not affect a person's ability to roll his or her tongue.
The random alignment and subsequent separation of pairs of homologous chromosomes at the equator of the cell during metaphase I and anaphase I of meiosis. This process is important in recombination of the genetic material found in the gamete or spore producing organism.
The principle that during meiosis the two copies of each gene are distributed to the germ cells independently of the distribution of other genes. Independent assortment is limited by the linkage of genes that are located close to each other on the same chromosome and thus tend to be inherited together. [Source: NHBLI/NCBI Glossary
Process by which each chromosome is shuffled into a daughter cell during meiosis. Chromosomes do not remain associated with their homologues.
In genetics, Independent assortment is the process of random segregation and assortment of chromosomes during gametogenesis to produce genetically unique gametes. Independent assortment occurs during meiosis I in eukaryotic organisms, specifically anaphase I of meiosis , to produce a gamete with a mixture of the organism's maternal and paternal chromosomes. Along with chromosomal crossover, this process aids in increasing genetic diversity by producing novel genetic combinations.
