Self-pollination of heterozygous tall plants resulted in both tall and dwarf plants in the F $_{1}$ generation. This phenomenon can be explained by the

Law of segregation

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Division in spores

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The correct option is A Law of segregation
Cross pollination of heterozygous tall plants:
Tt X Tt
Gametes: T and t T and t
Fusion: Tt, TT, Tt and tt
Phenotypes: Tall - 3 and Dwarf - 1
The ratio is 3:1.
It shows law of segregation - Allele pairs separate or segragate during gamete formation and randomly unite at fertilisation.

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