Mendel's Principle of Independent Assortment states that different pairs of
A)non-homologous chromosomes segregate independently of each other.
B)sister chromatids segregate independently of each other.
C)non-sister chromatids segregate independently of each other.
D)alleles segregate independently of each other.
E)gametes segregate independently of each other.

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Mendel's Principle of Independent Assortment states that different alleles segregate independently of each other during the formation of gametes. This means that the inheritance of one allele does not affect the inheritance of another allele. This principle applies to genes located on different chromosomes as well as genes located on the same chromosome but far apart from each other. Therefore, choice D, "alleles segregate independently of each other," is the best choice.

Mendel's Principle of Independent Assortment States That Different Pairs of