According to _____, two alleles at any locus are distributed into separate gametes during meiosis.

A) the blending theory
B) crossing over
C) Mendel's law of independent assortment
D) Mendel's law of segregation
E) the theory of incomplete dominance

Mendel's Law

Principles established by Gregor Mendel defining the inheritance patterns of traits through generations, including the law of segregation and independent assortment.

Independent Assortment

A principle of genetics stating that genes for different traits are separated into gametes independently of each other during meiosis.

Segregation

The act of separating or setting apart from others; can refer to the separation of substances or to discriminatory practices based on race or other factors.