Question

Which of the following does NOT describe the law of segregation? Select one: a. Each gamete contains only one factor from each pair of factors. b. Each individual has two factors for each trait. c. Fertilization gives each new individual two factors for each trait. d. All possible combinations of factors can occur in the gametes.

Answer 1

We know, the Law of segregation states that-

Each individual has two factors for each trait. These factors segregate during the formation of the gametes. Each gamete contains only one factor from each pair of factors and Fertilization gives each new individual two factors for each trait.

This means that all of a, b, and c describe the law of segregation.

The last statement d (all possible combinations of factors can occur in the gametes) is part of Second law of heredity i.e. Law of independent assortment.

Therefore, your answer is (d)

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