Question

question 16
what cellular process is responsible for mendels law of segregation?
a mitosis
b mutation
c meiosis
d metaphase
question 17
in humans, alleles are inherited from:
a females only (moms)
b males only (dads)
c males and females (one allele from each parent)
d males and females (two alleles from each parent)
e none of these are correct answers

Explanation:

• Question 16: Mendel's law of segregation states that alleles separate during gamete formation. Meiosis is the cellular process that forms gametes and during meiosis I, homologous chromosomes (and thus alleles) separate. Mitosis is for cell - division in somatic cells and doesn't involve allele - separation for gamete formation. Mutation is a change in DNA sequence and not related to the segregation process. Metaphase is a stage in both mitosis and meiosis but does not specifically describe the process of allele segregation.
• Question 17: In humans, alleles are inherited from both parents. Each parent contributes one allele for each gene to their offspring during sexual reproduction.

Answer:

• Question 16: C. Meiosis
• Question 17: C. Males and females (one allele from each parent)