assort

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Perfectly unlinked genes correspond to the frequencies predicted by Mendel to assort independently in a dihybrid cross.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

We could try to assort that bunch top-to-bottom, from the front of the train to the caboose.

From Forbes • Jul. 14, 2015

This occurs because chromosomes, on which the genes reside, assort independently during meiosis and crossovers cause most genes on the same chromosomes to also behave independently.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

Many species, including primates and wolves, assort themselves by means of a dominance hierarchy.

From Scientific American • Dec. 19, 2011

The genius is one who has sympathy, tact, good sense, and practicality, combined with his talent to select, assort, group and arrange the numerous objects necessary to create an atmosphere.

From Polly and Her Friends Abroad by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth