According to Mendel's Law of Segregation, what happens to the two alleles for a trait during gamete formation?
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Correct answer: They separate so that each gamete carries only one allele.
The Law of Segregation states that the two alleles of a gene pair separate during meiosis. Consequently, each gamete receives only one member of the pair, ensuring the diploid number is restored upon fertilization.
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