When two pairs of traits are combined in a hybrid, segregation of one pair of characters is independent of the other pair of characters. The statement explains which of the following laws/principles of Mendel ?

Options

A. (a) Principle of paired factors
B. (b) Principle of dominance
C. (c) Law of segregation
D. (d) Law of independent assortment

Answer

D

Explanation

Cross involving two contrasting character is called dihybrid cross or a two factor cross. The two factors of each trait assort at random and independent of the factors of other traits at the time of meiosis (gametogenesis) and get randomly as well as independently rearranged in the offspring producing both parental and new combination of traits. This forms the basis of the law of independent assortment given by Mendel.