Mendel and Morgan did not know about the structure of DNA; however, which of the following of their contributions was (were)necessary to Watson and Crick?
A)the particulate nature of the hereditary material
B)dominance vs. recessiveness
C)sex-linkage
D)genetic distance and mapping
E)the usefulness of peas and Drosophila

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Mendel's discovery of the particulate nature of the hereditary material, which he called "factors," provided the foundation for understanding the physical basis of inheritance. This understanding was essential to Watson and Crick's discovery of the structure of DNA.

Mendel and Morgan Did Not Know About the Structure of DNA;