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principle of independent assortment

genetics
Also known as: Mendel’s second law, law of independent assortment, law of recombination(Show More)

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The law of independent assortment is a fundamental principle of Mendelian inheritance. It states that the alleles of one gene pair segregate independently of the alleles of another gene pair during the formation of gametes. This means that the inheritance of one trait does not influence the inheritance of another trait, provided the genes are located on different chromosomes. This principle contributes significantly to the genetic diversity observed in offspring.123

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