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The independent assortment of separate traits (like seed shape and seed colour) is explained by the fact that gene sets exist as

Question
The independent assortment of separate traits (like seed shape and seed colour) is explained by the fact that gene sets exist as
one single continuous thread of DNA per parent
separate independent pieces called chromosomes
identical copies with no separation possible
proteins rather than DNA
Answer
separate independent pieces called chromosomes
Detailed Explanation
The chapter explains that each gene set exists as separate independent pieces called chromosomes, which allows different traits to assort independently.
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