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Independent assortment of gene occurs due to the orientation of chromosomes at
BiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionJIPMERJIPMER 2015
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  • A metaphase-I of mitosis
  • B metaphase-I of meiosis
  • C metaphase-II of meiosis
  • D any phase of the cell division
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The correct answer is: metaphase-I of meiosis
The independent assortment of gene occurs due to the orientation of chromosomes at late metaphase-I of meiotic cell division at the time of gamete formation.

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