The diagram above shows the Law of Segregation.

Question

Which statements below are supported by the diagram?

Select TWO correct answers.

A gene exists in one form for each characteristic.

The two alleles of a pair are always the same.

When gametes are formed, the alleles for each gene separate.

Every organism inherites one allele for each trait.

Offspring receive one allele for each gene from each parent.

Answer 1

Based on the Law of Segregation, the correct statements supported by the diagram are:

1. When gametes are formed, the alleles for each gene separate.
2. Offspring receive one allele for each gene from each parent.

These statements reflect the core principles of the Law of Segregation, which states that alleles for a trait separate during the formation of gametes, and that offspring inherit one allele from each parent.