Question

Which law states that the inheritance of one trait is independent on the inheritance of another trait?

• A. Law of dominance
• B. Law of universal inheritance
• C. Law of segregation
• D. Law of independent assortment
• E. Law of separate chromosomes

Answer 1

The correct option is D Law of independent assortment

According to the law of dominance, a trait is represented by two contrasting factors of a gene in a heterozygous individual; the allele/factor that can express itself in a heterozygous individual is called as a dominant trait. Whereas the law of segregation states that the two factors for a trait, present together in a heterozygous individual, do not get mixed and are separated during gametogenesis. Thus, the correct answer is option D.