Which of the Following Statements Best Represents the Theory of Pangenesis

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best represents the theory of pangenesis developed by Hippocrates?

• A) Pregnancy is a spontaneous event, and the characteristics of the offspring are determined by the gods.
• B) Particles called pangenes, which originate in each part of an organism's body, collect in the sperm or eggs and are passed on to the next generation.
• C) Offspring inherit the traits of either the mother or the father, but not both.
• D) Heritable traits are influenced by the environment and the behaviors of the parents.

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