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5. Segregation of alleles means that (1 point)

O Two alleles representing the same gene remain paired when gametes are formed during meiosis.
O Two alleles representing the same gene separate when gametes are formed during meiosis.
O Two alleles representing the same gene remain paired when body cells are formed during mitosis.
O Two alleles representing the same gene separate when body cells are formed during mitosis.

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Answer:

Segregation of alleles means that two alleles representing the same gene separate when gametes are formed during meiosis.

Explanation:

  • Mendel's law of segregation states that when a pair of allelr are brought together in hetero-zygote, these alleles do not blend or mix up but simply get associated with each other and remain together. These alleles separate during the formation of Gamete by meiosis.
  • On separation these alleles are randomly united in pairs at the time of fertilization and transferred to offspring.
  • In pure Homozygous form, both factors being alike, only one type of gametes are formed.
  • In heterozygous form , both factors being a bit different, two types of gametes are formed.

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