The Rediscovery of Mendelian Inheritance Caused Increased Scrutiny of Darwin's

question 9

Multiple Choice

The rediscovery of Mendelian inheritance caused increased scrutiny of Darwin's theory of natural selection because of an apparent conflict in the two concepts.This conflict was based on the observation that Darwin focused on continuous traits,whereas Mendelian genetics deals with

• A)discrete characters.
• B)alleles.
• C)flowers.
• D)genotypes.
• E)All of the above

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Deposits

Sediments, minerals, or organic matter that have accumulated through geological processes in a particular location.

Granite

Granite is a coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica, known for its durability and widespread use in construction and monuments.

Granite

A common type of intrusive, igneous rock with a granular texture, composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica, often used in construction.

Tilted Layers

Geological formations where sedimentary rock strata are inclined at an angle from the horizontal, often indicating past tectonic movements or instability.