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According to the law of segregation, what happens during gamete formation?

The alleles recombine

The alleles are created anew

The alleles separate and act independently

The law of segregation states that during the formation of gametes, the two alleles for a trait segregate from each other so that each gamete carries only one allele for each gene. This process is crucial during meiosis, when the chromosomes are halved, and ensures that offspring acquire one allele from each parent, maintaining genetic variety.

In this context, when gametes are formed, the alleles do not recombine or double in number, nor are they created anew; instead, they separate and act independently. Each gamete ends up with just one of the alleles available, which is fundamental for the stability of genetic information across generations and allows for the potential expression of different traits in offspring.

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