Whats the difference between random segregation and independent assortment? (1 Viewer)

[housemouse]

well?

 

[Tim035]

Just out of interest, did you try opening your text book or typing define: independant assortment into google before posting here?

Independant assortment: The principle that during meiosis the two copies of each gene are distributed to the germ cells independently of the distribution of other genes.

Random segregation: Each pair of a homologous chromsome is sorted independently durring the 2nd division in meosis to each other pair.

So in a nutshell: independant assortment- sorting of the genes, random segregation- sorting of chromosomes.

On a broad scale they are the same thing in that genes are segements of the coiled strands of DNA which make up chromosomes. So unless you were specifically tracking the assortment and recombination of genes to form a specific characteristics you would just say random segregation.

 

[Dr_Doom]

Both in meiosis;

Independent assortment is when the choromosomes assort independently.

Random segregation is when the chromosomes randomly segregate.

 

[valour]

For all intents and purposes independant assortment and random segragation will really mean the same thing at year 12 level. You will get full marks if you use either term in a question asking about what increases the chances of genetic variation via sexual reproduction (meiosis). Don't panic!! You will not be asked to differentiate between the two.