LAW OF SEGREGATION
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Law Of Segregation.
Law Of Segregation - as a noun
Members of a pair of homologous chromosomes separate during the formation of gametes and are distributed to different gametes so that every gamete receives only one member of the pair
Example Sentences
"The law of segregation states that each individual has two alleles for each trait, and these alleles segregate during gamete formation."
"According to the law of segregation, when two heterozygous individuals reproduce, their offspring will have a 1:2:1 genotypic ratio for dominant homozygous, heterozygous, and recessive homozygous traits."
"The law of segregation explains why offspring inherit a combination of traits from both parents."
"The law of segregation was first proposed by Gregor Mendel in his experiments with pea plants."
"The law of segregation is one of the basic principles of genetics."
