Question

Which law is also known as the law of purity of gametes?

• A. male parent - AaBb and Female parent - aaBB
• B. Male parent - aaBB and Female parent - AaBb
• C. Male parent - AaBB and Female parent - AaBb
• D. Male parent - AABB and Female parent - Aabb

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Male parent - aaBB and Female parent - AaBb

Law of segregation is also known as the law of purity of gametes. The gametes which are formed are always pure for a particular character. A gamete may carry either the dominant or the recessive factor but not both as we find in F1 individuals. This is why it is called either as 'principle of segregation' or as 'law of purity of gametes'.