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Date May 2018 Marks available [Maximum mark: 2] Reference code 18M.2.HL.TZ2.3a.ii
Level HL Paper 2 Time zone TZ2
Command term Outline Question number a.ii Adapted from N/A
a.ii.
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18M.2.HL.TZ2.3a.ii
(a.ii)

Outline the law of independent assortment.

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Markscheme

a. two «or more» traits/genes are inherited independently of one another. Accept vice versa.

b. observed for traits/genes that are not linked/far apart on the chromosome 
Can be shown in annotated diagram.

c. «due to homologous» chromosomes aligning independently/randomly on equator during metaphase I/meiosis I 

d. during anaphase I homologues pulled to separate poles

Can be shown in annotated diagram.