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during gamete formation, genes may separate without influencing other g…

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during gamete formation, genes may separate without influencing other genes. what principle does this describe? a principle of dominance b principle of independent assortment c principle of probabilities d principle of segregation

Explanation:

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The principle of independent assortment states that during gamete formation, genes on different chromosomes separate independently of one another and do not influence each other. The principle of dominance refers to one allele masking the expression of another. The principle of probabilities is about predicting genetic outcomes using probability rules. The principle of segregation is about the separation of alleles during gamete formation, not about non - influencing separation of different genes.

Answer:

B. principle of independent assortment