Which of the following about the law of segregation is false?

A) It states that each of two alleles for a given trait segregate into different gametes.
B) It can be explained by the segregation of homologous chromosomes during meiosis.
C) It can account for the 3:1 ratio seen in the F2 generation of Mendel?s crosses.
D) It can be used to predict the likelihood of transmission of certain genetic diseases within families.
E) It is a method that can be used to determine the number of chromosomes in a plant.


Answer: E) It is a method that can be used to determine the number of chromosomes in a plant.

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