law of independent assortment
Mendelian genetics term; refers to the principle that alleles for different traits are distributed to gametes independently of one another. Often cited alongside メンデルの法則 (Mendel's laws).
See also: メンデルの法則
Mendel's law of independent assortment applies to genes on different chromosomes.
Mendel's laws collectively; 独立の法則 is one of them, specifically the law of independent assortment.
The law of segregation, another of Mendel's laws, dealing with allele separation during gamete formation.
Compound of 独立 (independence) + の (possessive particle) + 法則 (law), calque of the English term 'law of independent assortment'.