Why did Mendel continue some of his experiments to the F₂ or F₃ generation?
A) to obtain a larger number of offspring on which to base statistics
B) to observe whether or not a recessive trait would reappear
C) to observe whether or not the dominant trait would reappear
D) to distinguish which alleles were segregating
E) to be able to describe the frequency of recombination

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Mendel continued his experiments to the F₂ or F₃ generation to observe whether or not a recessive trait would reappear. By doing so, he was able to confirm his theory of inheritance and the principles of dominant and recessive traits.

Why Did Mendel Continue Some of His Experiments to the F₂