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Which of the following statements is true regarding the "law of segregation"?

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a

Alleles separate from each other during gametogenesis

b

Segregation of factors is due to the segregation of chromosomes during meiosis 

c

Law of segregation is the law of purity of genes

d

All of the above

answer is D.

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Mendel developed the law of segregation or law of purity of the gametes. 

This law refers to the fact that when the gametes are formed, the alleles separate and enter the gametes in a manner that does not affect the other allele, which is known by the words above. 

According to the law of segregation, the parental genes must randomly and equally divide into gametes during meiosis so that there is a 50/50 probability that the progeny will acquire either allele.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the "law of segregation"?