Question

Which of the following will exhibit law of independent assortment?

• A. Two genes on different chromosomes
• B. Two genes on the same chromosomes
• C. Two alleles on different chromosomes
• D. Two alleles on the same chromosomes
• E. Two chromosome strands

Answer 1

The correct option is C Two alleles on different chromosomes

The law of independent assortment as given by Gregor Mendel states that when two or more characteristics are inherited, the individual hereditary factors tends to assort independently during the production of the gametes. Independent assortment thereby results in different traits with the equal opportunity to occur together.