The chromosome theory of inheritance, developed by Sutton and Boveri, provided an explanation for Mendel's principle of segregation by proposing that
A) sister chromatids separate during mitosis.
B) all genes are linked on a single chromosome.
C) linked genes are inherited together.
D) homologous chromosomes segregate during meiosis.
E) homologous chromosomes segregate during mitosis.

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The chromosome theory of inheritance explains Mendel's principle of segregation by stating that homologous chromosomes, which carry alleles of genes that may vary (i.e., different versions of a gene), segregate from each other during meiosis. This segregation leads to the distribution of alleles to different gametes, aligning with Mendel's observations of inheritance patterns.

The Chromosome Theory of Inheritance, Developed by Sutton and Boveri