Which of the following is correct regarding the blending theory of inheritance?
A) It believed that hereditary traits blended from one generation to the next
B) It was possible for the blending to change the trait from one generation to the next
C) It was supported by early research by Joseph Kölreuter
D) It was the prevailing theory of inheritance prior to Mendel
E) All of the answers are correct

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The blending theory of inheritance suggested that offspring are a mix of parental traits, and it was widely accepted before Mendel's work. Joseph Kölreuter's research supported this idea, and it was believed that traits could change through blending.

Which of the Following Is Correct Regarding the Blending Theory