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Mendel’s principle of segregation implies that:
Options
A Alleles pair randomly in gametes
B Each gamete receives one allele from each gene pair
Correct Answer
C Alleles can be blended in offspring
D Genes are linked during transmission
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Law of Segregation states that the two alleles for a heritable character segregate (separate) during gamete formation and end up in different gametes. Therefore, a gamete carries only one allele for each inherited character.

Hint

Alleles separate during gamete formation.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 891 of 2556
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