Explain briefly ONE way in which the characteristics for tallness is passed from parent to offspring. – NABTEB QUESTION

1. The alleles for tallness can be homozygous or heterozygous as TT or Tt
2. During gametes formation the genes separate independently
3. Genes of gametes combine randomly during fertilization
4. A gamete carries only one member of the alleles T or t
5. During fertilization T may combine with t to form a zygote, Tt for tallness since T for tallness is dominant over t for shortness.