Does this distribution of the alleles for enzyme production to different gametes on the second set of homologues have any bearing on the distribution of the alleles on the first set (alleles for skin pigmentation and ear-lobe condition)?
This demonstrates the principle of independent assortment . According to that , segregation of alleles into gametes is independent to the segregation of alleles for any other traits as long as the genes are on different sets of homologous chromosomes .
Genes which are on different chromosomes that is on non - homologous chromosomes are said to be non - linked genes and the genes for different traits which are on the same chromosome are said to be linked .
Because the genes for earlobe attachment , for skin pigmentation and for enzyme production are present on different homologous chromosomes .
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 1 hours.