Question

What happens during segregation?

Answer 1

Segregation:

1. When gametes are formed, a pair of alleles present on homologous chromosomes get separated or segregated from each other.
2. Thus, each allele enters into a single gamete.
3. Alleles of one gene do not affect the segregation of other alleles of a different gene present on the other chromosome.
4. As each of the gametes has now only one allele after separation, they are referred to be pure for a single trait only.