The Principle of Independent Assortment States That

question 118

Multiple Choice

The principle of independent assortment states that:

• A)when gametes are formed, the two members of a gene pair will separate equally into gametes.
• B)when gametes are formed, the two members of a gene pair assort together in gametes.
• C)one set of alleles of a gene pair always assorts with the alleles of another gene pair.
• D)alleles of a gene pair assort independently of other gene pairs.

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