During meiosis, each pair of alleles on the homologous chromosomes sorts independently from all other pairs of alleles. This statement corresponds to
A) the rule of multiplication.
B) the law of segregation.
C) the law of probability.
D) gene theory.
E) the law of independent assortment.

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This statement is a description of Mendel's law of independent assortment, which states that the alleles of two (or more) different genes get sorted into gametes independently of one another.

During Meiosis, Each Pair of Alleles on the Homologous Chromosomes