Under Which Circumstance Does Mendel's Principle of Independent Segregation Hold

question 5

Multiple Choice

Under which circumstance does Mendel's principle of independent segregation hold?

• A) Only when traits are tightly linked (close together) on the same chromosome
• B) Only when traits are on different chromosomes
• C) Only when there is crossing over
• D) Only when the traits are not influenced by selection

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