law of independent assortment

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Noun law of independent assortment has 1 sense

law of independent assortment - each member of a pair of homologous chromosomes separates independently of the members of other pairs so the results are random
--₁ is a kind of Mendel's law

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Law of Independent Assortment

Description

The Law of Independent Assortment is a fundamental concept in genetics stating that the alleles for different genes segregate independently during the formation of gametes.

Senses and Usages

1. Genetic Inheritance:

In genetics, the Law of Independent Assortment refers to how different pairs of alleles segregate independently of each other during meiosis.

Example: The Law of Independent Assortment explains why offspring from the same parents can have different combinations of traits.

2. Plant Breeding:

In the field of plant breeding, the Law of Independent Assortment is applied to create new varieties of crops by crossing plants with different desired traits.

Example: By utilizing the Law of Independent Assortment, breeders can produce plants with enhanced resistance to diseases while maintaining high crop yield.

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