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:

1. Analyze each option:

• Principle of dominance: Deals with one allele masking another in a heterozygote, not about different allele sets in separate kernels. Eliminate.
• Law of independent assortment: States that alleles of different genes assort independently during gamete formation, leading to diverse allele combinations in offspring (like different kernels having different allele sets). This fits.
• Law of segregation: Focuses on alleles separating during gamete formation, not on independent combination of multiple allele sets. Eliminate.
• Law of genetics: Not a specific Mendelian law; it's a broad term. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. law of independent assortment