Which of the following observations was made in the mid-1800s and implied that the nucleus contains the genetic material?
A) The nucleus contains DNA.
B) The nucleus contains chromosomes.
C) Nuclei are the only cellular components contributed equally by egg and sperm.
D) Chromosome number decreases at meiosis.
E) Nuclear DNA content decreases at mitosis.

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Observation C, that nuclei are the only cellular components contributed equally by egg and sperm, implied that the nucleus contains the genetic material. This was a key observation in understanding the role of the nucleus in heredity, as both parents contribute equally to the genetic makeup of the offspring through their nuclei.

Which of the Following Observations Was Made in the Mid-1800s