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Which of Mendel's laws states that alleles segregate independently during gamete formation?

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Law of Dominance

2

Law of Segregation

3

Law of Independent Assortment

4

Law of Inheritance

Answer and Solution

Answer

C. Law of Independent Assortment

Solution:

Mendel's Law of Independent Assortment states that alleles for different traits segregate independently of one another during the formation of gametes. This explains how offspring can exhibit combinations of traits that differ from both parents.

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