Which of the following differentiates between independent assortment and segregation?
A) The law of independent assortment requires describing two or more genes relative to one another.
B) The law of segregation requires describing two or more genes relative to one another.
C) The law of segregation requires having two or more generations to describe.
D) The law of independent assortment is accounted for by observations of prophase I.
E) The law of segregation is accounted for by anaphase of mitosis.

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The law of independent assortment refers to the inheritance of two or more genes that are located on different chromosomes or far apart from each other on the same chromosome. It explains the random distribution of these genes into gametes during meiosis. On the other hand, the law of segregation refers to the inheritance of two alleles of a gene that are separated during gamete formation. It explains why offspring inherit one allele from each parent. Therefore, option A is correct as it correctly describes the law of independent assortment which requires two or more genes relative to one another.

Which of the Following Differentiates Between Independent Assortment and Segregation