Mendel's Early Experiments Challenged the Central Premise Upon Which Previous

question 134

Multiple Choice

Mendel's early experiments challenged the central premise upon which previous ideas about inheritance had rested.This was the premise that

• A) there is only one gene for each trait.
• B) there are two genes for each trait.
• C) offspring can inherit only those traits that are displayed by their parents.
• D) white seeds are dominant.
• E) some traits are dominant and some are recessive.

---

Definitions:

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, crucial for coordination, precision, and timed movements, as well as motor learning.

Coordinating

The action or process of organizing and managing various elements or individuals to work efficiently together towards a common goal.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the capacity to recall words, concepts, or numbers, which is necessary for the use and understanding of language.

Visual Information

Data and cues received by the eyes and processed by the visual system, contributing to our understanding of the environment.