The law of segregation states that:
a) each of two alleles for a given trait segregate into different gametes.
b) the transmission of genetic diseases within families is always recessive.
c) the number of chromosomes in a cell is always divisible by 2.
d) an allele on one chromosome will always segregate from an allele on a different chromosome.
e) gametes cannot be separate and equal.
a) each of two alleles for a given trait segregate into different gametes.
b) the transmission of genetic diseases within families is always recessive.
c) the number of chromosomes in a cell is always divisible by 2.
d) an allele on one chromosome will always segregate from an allele on a different chromosome.
e) gametes cannot be separate and equal.
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The correct answer is A.
During gamete formation the homologous alleles (alleles for the same trait) must split up during gamete formation. Otherwise, you could have fertilized cells that could have three or more copies of a chromosome instead of just two.
During gamete formation the homologous alleles (alleles for the same trait) must split up during gamete formation. Otherwise, you could have fertilized cells that could have three or more copies of a chromosome instead of just two.
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It's A