Which of the following best describes the principle of segregation?

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Which of the following best describes the principle of segregation?

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Genes on the same chromosome assort together Two alleles of a gene separate during gamete formation Correct Dominant alleles always mask recessive alleles Genes interact to control a single trait

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The principle of segregation states that two alleles for a trait separate during gamete formation and recombine during fertilization.

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