Biology
Grade-9
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Question

What was the theory of genetics before Mendel did his experiments?

  1. All traits were random
  2. All traits skipped a generation
  3. All traits were decided by God
  4. All traits were a mixing of the parent’s traits

The correct answer is: All traits were a mixing of the parent’s traits


    • Before Mendel's experiments, most people believed that traits in offspring resulted from a blending of the traits of each parent.
       
       

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