Under which circumstance does Mendel's principle of independent segregation hold?
A) Only when traits are tightly linked (close together) on the same chromosome
B) Only when traits are on different chromosomes
C) Only when there is crossing over
D) Only when the traits are not influenced by selection

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Mendel's principle of independent segregation holds true when traits are on different chromosomes as they segregate independently during meiosis. If the traits are tightly linked on the same chromosome, they are more likely to be inherited together due to linked genes, which violates the principle of independent segregation. Crossing over and selection do not necessarily affect the principle of independent segregation.

Under Which Circumstance Does Mendel's Principle of Independent Segregation Hold