Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

29. Heredity

Overview of Human Genetics

Anatomy & Physiology

29. Heredity

Overview of Human Genetics

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Which of the following processes may separate linked genes during meiosis?

chiasma, or crossover

independent assortment

epigenetics

allele segregation

differentiation

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Understand the concept of linked genes: Linked genes are genes that are located close to each other on the same chromosome and tend to be inherited together during meiosis.

Learn about the process of meiosis: Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of gametes (sperm and eggs). It involves two rounds of division: meiosis I and meiosis II.

Explore the concept of crossing over: During prophase I of meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange segments of genetic material. This process is known as crossing over or chiasma formation, and it can separate linked genes by exchanging alleles between homologous chromosomes.

Differentiate between the processes: Independent assortment refers to the random distribution of maternal and paternal chromosomes into gametes, which is different from crossing over. Epigenetics involves changes in gene expression without altering the DNA sequence, allele segregation refers to the separation of alleles during gamete formation, and differentiation is the process by which cells become specialized.

Identify the correct process: Among the options provided, crossing over (chiasma formation) is the process that can separate linked genes during meiosis by exchanging genetic material between homologous chromosomes.

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