How Did Gregor Mendel's Research Affect the Science of His

question 46

Multiple Choice

How did Gregor Mendel's research affect the science of his time?

• A) His research was not appreciated by the scientific community until after he died.
• B) His focus on pea plants showed that pea plants have very few heritable traits.
• C) His results could predict heritability in plants but not animals.
• D) His research included detailed studies on polygenic traits.

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