The principle of segregation states - The two alleles of a gene segregate, or separate, from each other so that each one ends up in a different gamete.
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The principle of segregation is one of Mendel's laws of inheritance, which states that during the formation of gametes (sperm and egg cells), the two alleles for a given gene separate so that each gamete receives only one allele. Show more…
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