5. segregation of alleles means that (1 point)
o two alleles representing the same gene remain paired when gametes are formed during meiosis.
o two alleles representing the same gene separate when gametes are formed during meiosis.
o two alleles representing the same gene remain paired when body cells are formed during mitosis.
o two alleles representing the same gene separate when body cells are formed during mitosis.

Segregation of alleles means that two alleles representing the same gene separate when gametes are formed during meiosis.

Explanation:

Mendel's law of segregation states that when a pair of allelr are brought together in hetero-zygote, these alleles do not blend or mix up but simply get associated with each other and remain together. These alleles separate during the formation of Gamete by meiosis.On separation these alleles are randomly united in pairs at the time of fertilization and transferred to offspring. In pure Homozygous form, both factors being alike, only one type of gametes are formed.In heterozygous form , both factors being a bit different, two types of gametes are formed.