During Mendel's lifetime, most people believed that
A)all genetic traits bred true.
B)only certain forms of domesticated plants and animals bred true.
C)the characteristics of parents were blended in the offspring.
D)the mother contributed all the hereditary material for the new generation.
E)the father contributed all the hereditary material for the new generation.

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During Mendel's lifetime, the prevailing theory was that the characteristics of parents were blended in the offspring. This meant that if a tall and short plant were crossed, their offspring would be of intermediate height. However, Mendel's experiments with pea plants showed that traits were inherited independently and did not blend together.

During Mendel's Lifetime, Most People Believed That