The movement of homologous chromosomes to opposite poles in the first meiotic division (and chromatids in the second meiotic division) leading to the segregation of alleles.
A way in which meiosis produces new combinations of genetic information. Paternal and maternal chromosomes line up randomly during synapsis, so each daughter cell is likely to receive an assortment of maternal and paternal chromosomes rather than a complete set from either.
Denotes how an action figure is shipped to toy stores and the ratio in which toys are packed in cartons. If a line includes four figures and a box holds seven figures, three may be packed twice in the assortment, while one may be " shot-packed" in smaller quantities. [ Go To Bottom
An assortment is a retailer's selection of merchandise. Includes both the depth and breadth of products carried. Also Known As: Merchandise Assortment, Product Assortment
Various forms of the same general type of items, such as the depth and width of the merchandise offering. Depth is about variety in styles, colors, sizes, flavors, brands and prices; width is about different product categories.