Which statement best explains the fundamental difference between the theory of blending inheritance and the theory of particulate inheritance?
A) Genes remain stable across generations according to the theory of blending inheritance,but not according to particulate inheritance.
B) Genes remain stable across generations according to the theory of particulate inheritance,but not according to blending inheritance.
C) Gametes fuse during fertilization according to the theory of blending inheritance,but not according to particulate inheritance.
D) Gametes fuse during fertilization according to the theory of particulate inheritance,but not according to blending inheritance.
E) The theory of blending inheritance applies to diploid organisms,whereas the theory of particulate inheritance applies to haploid organisms.

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The fundamental difference between the theory of blending inheritance and the theory of particulate inheritance is that in blending inheritance, traits from both parents blend together and become indistinguishable in the offspring, while in particulate inheritance, traits are inherited as discrete particles or genes that remain stable across generations. Therefore, genes remain stable according to the theory of particulate inheritance but not according to blending inheritance. Choice B best explains this difference.

Which Statement Best Explains the Fundamental Difference Between the Theory