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The dihybrid cross experiments support which broader biological principle about how multiple traits are inherited? be inherited independently of one another

Question
The dihybrid cross experiments support which broader biological principle about how multiple traits are inherited? be inherited independently of one another
All traits are always inherited together as a single unit
Different traits, controlled by genes on different chromosomes (or independent enough), can
Only dominant traits can be passed to offspring
Traits cannot combine in new ways across generations
Answer
Different traits, controlled by genes on different chromosomes (or independent enough), can
Detailed Explanation
The dihybrid results support the principle of independent assortment: different traits can be inherited independently, creating new combinations in offspring.
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