Identify a TRUE Statement from the Descriptions Concerning Genetics

question 68

Multiple Choice

Identify a TRUE statement from the descriptions concerning genetics.

• A)The theory of pangenesis states that all living organisms are composed of cells.
• B)Bacteria are not useful in studying genes and inheritance because they are structurally and metabolically different from eukaryotic cells.
• C)Charles Darwin accurately described the laws of inheritance in his landmark book, On the Origin of Species.
• D)Many human traits, such as skin and hair color, are determined by more than a single gene.
• E)Evolution can occur without genetic changes in the population.

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Definitions:

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