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Definition of Law of independent assortment
1. Noun. Each member of a pair of homologous chromosomes separates independently of the members of other pairs so the results are random.
Generic synonyms: Mendel's Law
Medical Definition of Law of independent assortment
1. Different hereditary factors assort independently when the gametes are formed; traits at linked loci are an exception. Synonym: Mendel's second law. (05 Mar 2000)