Mendel's data and the study of chromosomes and meiosis did not support the idea of ________,which is the belief that seeds are produced by all parts of the body and transmitted to the next generation.
A) the chromosome theory of inheritance
B) pangenesis
C) the blending theory of inheritance
D) the law of segregation
E) the law of independent assortment

Question

Mendel's data and the study of chromosomes and meiosis did not support the idea of ________,which is the belief that seeds are produced by all parts of the body and transmitted to the next generation.
A) the chromosome theory of inheritance
B) pangenesis
C) the blending theory of inheritance
D) the law of segregation
E) the law of independent assortment

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mendel's experiments showed clear patterns of inheritance that could not be explained by the idea of pangenesis. Additionally, the study of chromosomes and meiosis provided further evidence against this theory. The chromosome theory of inheritance, on the other hand, was supported by this research and formed the basis for our modern understanding of genetic inheritance. The other answer choices are also important concepts in genetics, but they are not directly related to the idea of pangenesis.

Mendel's Data and the Study of Chromosomes and Meiosis Did Not