At which stage does segregation of alleles take place?

During mitosis

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During meiosis

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During fertilization

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During embryo formation

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The correct option is B During meiosis
The law of segregation states that each factor in a pair separates during gamete formation, such that each gamete receives only one allele of a character. Gamete formation happens by the process of meiosis.

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