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Which of the following best describes Mendel's law of independent assortment?

  • The alleles of one gene always segregate independently of the alleles of other genes (correct)
  • The alleles of one gene segregate dependently of the alleles of other genes
  • The alleles of one gene may or may not segregate independently of the alleles of other genes
  • The alleles of one gene segregate randomly with the alleles of other genes
  • What is the main implication of Mendel's law of independent assortment?

  • Genes are inherited independently of each other (correct)
  • Genes are always inherited in a predictable manner
  • Genes are never inherited together
  • Genes are inherited together in groups
  • Which of the following statements is true about Mendel's law of independent assortment?

  • It applies only to animals
  • It applies only to plants
  • It applies to both plants and animals (correct)
  • It does not apply to any living organisms
  • Which of the following best describes Mendel's law of segregation?

    <p>The alleles of one gene segregate during gamete formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Punnet square analysis?

    <p>To predict the genotypes and phenotypes of offspring in a genetic cross</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of phenotype?

    <p>The observable characteristics of an organism, influenced by both genetic and environmental factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to be homozygous?

    <p>Having two identical alleles for a particular gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of epistasis?

    <p>A genetic interaction where the expression of one gene masks or modifies the expression of another gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

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