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Question
Why law of segregation is also called the law of purity of gametes?
Solution
- A diploid organism contains two factors for each trait in its diploid cells and the factors segregate during the formation of gametes.
- The two alleles (contrasting characters) do not mix, alter or dilute each other and the gametes formed are ‘pure’ for the characters which they carry.
- A gamete may carry either a dominant or recessive factor but not both.
Hence, this law is also called the law of purity of gametes.
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