During independent assortment,the paternal and maternal chromosomes of each homologous pair separate into different daughter cells.

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During independent assortment, the homologous pairs of chromosomes line up randomly at the metaphase plate and separate into different daughter cells, with one chromosome from each homologous pair ending up in each cell. The separation of paternal and maternal chromosomes during this process contributes to genetic diversity in offspring.

During Independent Assortment,the Paternal and Maternal Chromosomes of Each Homologous