For Mendel's Explanation of Inheritance to Be Correct

question 36

Multiple Choice

For Mendel's explanation of inheritance to be correct,

• A) the genes for the traits he studied have to be located on the same chromosome.
• B) the combination of gametes at fertilization has to be due to chance.
• C) genes cannot be transmitted independently of each other.
• D) only diploid organisms demonstrate inheritance patterns.
• E) none of these apply.

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