The principle of independent assortment states that:
A)when gametes are formed, the two members of a gene pair will separate equally into gametes.
B)when gametes are formed, the two members of a gene pair assort together in gametes.
C)one set of alleles of a gene pair always assorts with the alleles of another gene pair.
D)alleles of a gene pair assort independently of other gene pairs.

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The principle of independent assortment states that alleles of a gene pair assort independently of other gene pairs. This means that the inheritance of one trait does not affect the inheritance of another trait, as they assort into gametes independently.

The Principle of Independent Assortment States That