Mendel's study of genetics differed from studies of his contemporaries' because he
A)used only pure-breeding parents.
B)examined several different traits at the same time.
C)kept careful records and analyzed the data statistically.
D)worked on plants rather than animals.
E)confirmed the blending theory of inheritance.

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Mendel's study of genetics was different from his contemporaries because he kept careful records and analyzed the data statistically, while others relied on observational data without careful analysis or record-keeping.

Mendel's Study of Genetics Differed from Studies of His Contemporaries