Mendel's last law is
Correct answer: C. Independent assortment
- A. Segregation
- B. Dominance
- C. Independent assortment
- D. Polygenic inheritance
Explanation
The correct option is c) Independent Assortment. c)Mendel's last law, also known as the third law or the law of independent assortment, states that during the formation of gametes (sex cells), the segregation of alleles for one gene occurs independently of the segregation of alleles for another gene. In other words, the alleles for different traits segregate independently of each other during gamete formation.
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Mendel's laws explain segregation, independent assortment and the prediction of genetic ratios using alleles, genotypes and phenotypes. The chapter also covers linked genes, recombination and crossing over during meiosis, then applies pedigree reasoning to X-linked recessive traits, which show different inheritance patterns in males and females.
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