During meiosis-I, homologous chromosomes of one pair switch their position without affecting the position of another pair. This is known as?

Segregation

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Separation

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Co-dominance

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Independent assortment

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Solution

The correct option is A Segregation
A. Segregation
EXPLANATION: The homologous chromosomes, with their different versions of each gene, are randomly segregated into daughter nuclei, resulting in a variety of possible genetic arrangements during meiosis-I. Genes that are on different chromosomes assort independently.

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