When analyzing a cross involving two traits,each trait is analyzed separately,and then the frequencies of each are combined to yield the observed phenotypic ratios.

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This statement describes the principle of independent assortment, which states that the alleles for different traits segregate independently of one another during gamete formation. This allows for the separate analysis of each trait, and the combination of their frequencies to predict the phenotypic ratios in the offspring.

When Analyzing a Cross Involving Two Traits,each Trait Is Analyzed