Question

each kernel of corn on a single ear can inherit a different set of alleles from those inherited by other kernels. this characteristic makes corn a useful example of which law or principle?
principle of dominance
law of independent assortment
law of segregation
law of genetics

Explanation:

The principle of dominance states that one allele can mask the expression of another. The law of segregation states that alleles separate during gamete formation. The law of genetics is a broad term. The law of independent assortment states that alleles of different genes assort independently during gamete formation. Since each corn kernel can inherit a different set of alleles (indicating independent assortment of different gene alleles), this is an example of the law of independent assortment.

Answer:

law of independent assortment