A man is heterozygous for two genes R and L) that are located on different chromosomes. Which of the following processes would result in different combinations of the alleles for these two genes in his sperm?

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Independent assortment is the correct answer because it refers to the process by which alleles of different genes are distributed independently of one another into gametes during meiosis. Since the genes R and L are located on different chromosomes, their alleles can be assorted into sperm in different combinations due to the independent orientation of each pair of homologous chromosomes during meiosis I.

A Man Is Heterozygous for Two Genes R and L)