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Which of the following best describes the law of segregation in biology?
Which of the following best describes the law of segregation in biology?
- The law of segregation states that genes for different traits always segregate in a predictable pattern during the formation of gametes.
- The law of segregation states that genes for different traits separate independently of one another during the formation of gametes. (correct)
- The law of segregation states that genes for different traits always stay together during the formation of gametes.
- The law of segregation states that genes for different traits can only separate if they are located on different chromosomes.
What is the main idea of the law of segregation?
What is the main idea of the law of segregation?
- Genes for different traits can only separate if they are located on different chromosomes.
- Genes for different traits always stay together during the formation of gametes.
- Genes for different traits always segregate in a predictable pattern during the formation of gametes.
- Genes for different traits separate independently of one another during the formation of gametes. (correct)
What happens to genes for different traits during the formation of gametes according to the law of segregation?
What happens to genes for different traits during the formation of gametes according to the law of segregation?
- They always stay together.
- They separate independently of one another. (correct)
- They can only separate if they are located on different chromosomes.
- They always segregate in a predictable pattern.
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