Mendel Crossed Pea Plants Dominant for Two Different Traits (Tall

question 64

Multiple Choice

Mendel crossed pea plants dominant for two different traits (tall and green pods) with pea plants recessive for those same two traits (short and yellow pods) . This cross resulted in pea plants that had combinations of all four traits (tall with green pods, tall with yellow pods, short with green pods, and short with yellow pods) . Which law of inheritance best describes why this happens?

• A) The law of segregation
• B) The law of independent assortment
• C) The law of pedigrees
• D) The law of dominance

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