Which of the following states (in modern terms)that a diploid cell has two alleles of every gene-one on each homologous chromosome-that are distributed into separate gametes during meiosis?
A) Law of segregation
B) Monohybrid cross
C) Law of independent assortment
D) Testcross
E) Allelic inheritance

Question

Which of the following states (in modern terms)that a diploid cell has two alleles of every gene-one on each homologous chromosome-that are distributed into separate gametes during meiosis?  
A) Law of segregation
B) Monohybrid cross
C) Law of independent assortment
D) Testcross
E) Allelic inheritance

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The law of segregation states that during the formation of gametes, the two alleles of a gene segregate from each other so that each gamete carries only one allele. This is because the two alleles are located on separate homologous chromosomes, which separate from each other during meiosis.

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