Question

The Punnett square above shows that the gene for pea shape and pea color _________ independently.

Answer 1

The Punnett square shows that the gene for pea shape and pea color assort independently. This is based on Mendel's law of independent assortment, which states that the alleles for different traits segregate independently of one another during gamete formation. Therefore, the inheritance of one trait does not affect the inheritance of another trait.