Law of Independent Assortment

The Law of Independent Assortment is a principle in genetics proposed by Gregor Mendel. It states that different traits are inherited independently of one another. For example, the inheritance of a plant's flower color does not affect the inheritance of its seed shape. This means that the combinations of traits can vary widely in offspring, leading to genetic diversity. Essentially, the way one trait is passed from parent to offspring does not influence how another trait is passed on, allowing for various possible combinations of characteristics in future generations.