Independent Assortment of Chromosomes Occurs

Question

Independent assortment of chromosomes occurs.
A)The statement is true for mitosis only.
B)The statement is true for meiosis I only.
C)The statement is true for meiosis II only.
D)The statement is true for mitosis and meiosis I.
E)The statement is true for mitosis and meiosis II.

Accepted Answer

Independent assortment of chromosomes occurs during meiosis I, when homologous chromosomes randomly align at the metaphase plate and are separated into daughter cells. This leads to genetic variation in the gametes produced. It does not occur in mitosis or meiosis II.