Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019429
Which of the following is NOT a component of Mendel's law of segregation?
1
Alleles separate during gamete formation
2
Pairs of alleles are inherited together
3
Each parent contributes one allele
4
Offspring receive two alleles for each trait
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. Pairs of alleles are inherited together
Solution:
The law of segregation states that only one allele from each parent is passed to the offspring, while the second option suggests traits are inherited as pairs, which contradicts this principle.
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