The principle of segregation Mendel’s first law: Two members of a gene pair (alleles) segregate from each other in the formation of gametes. Half the number of gametes carries one allele, and the other half carries the other allele. The principle of independent assortment Mendel’s second law: Genes of different traits assort independently of each other in the formation of gametes.
Synonym: laws of Mendelian inheritance
RT: Mendelian inheritance <> non-Mendelian inheritance