Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The law of independent assortment states that the two alleles of the same gene will segregate from each other during gamete formation.
2. Offspring receive both the alleles for a given trait from one parent.
3. A locus encodes different genes in different individuals of the same species.
4. The sex of all animals is determined by chromosomes.


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE

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