Question

which statement summarizes the law of segregation?
○ gametes are passed in pairs, groups, or sets.
○ traits that are dominant mask traits that are recessive.
○ gametes carry one allele for each trait.
○ traits are passed independently of one another.

Explanation:

• The law of segregation states that during gamete formation, the two alleles for a trait separate, and each gamete receives only one allele for each trait.
• Option A is incorrect as gametes have one allele (not passed in pairs for a trait).
• Option B describes the law of dominance, not segregation.
• Option D describes the law of independent assortment, not segregation.

Answer:

C. Gametes carry one allele for each trait.