Mendel called physical units responsible for the inheritance of traits "elementen." The basis for his first law is that elementen

A)separate from each other as gametes form.
B)can exist as multiple alleles.
C)are inherited in random combinations.
D)can be cloned using nuclear transfer.

Question

Mendel called physical units responsible for the inheritance of traits "elementen." The basis for his first law is that elementen

A)separate from each other as gametes form.
B)can exist as multiple alleles.
C)are inherited in random combinations.
D)can be cloned using nuclear transfer.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mendel's first law, also known as the law of segregation, states that during the formation of gametes, the paired unit factors (now known as alleles) separate randomly from each other so that each gamete receives one or the other with equal likelihood. This separation of physical units (elementen) during gamete formation is the basis for the law of segregation. Choices B, C, and D are not relevant to Mendel's first law.

Mendel Called Physical Units Responsible for the Inheritance of Traits