Question

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

Explanation:

Mendel's law of segregation states that during gamete formation, the alleles for each gene segregate from each other so that each gamete carries only one allele for each gene.

• The first option is incorrect as gametes carry one allele per trait, not in pairs, groups or sets.
• The second option describes the concept of dominance (not the law of segregation).
• The fourth option describes the law of independent assortment.

Answer:

Gametes carry one allele for each trait.