Which of the following is true about Gregor Mendel when he first started his experiments?
A) Mendel worked with garden pea plants.
B) Mendel knew that some plants "breed true."
C) He knew that genes were responsible for observable traits.
D) Mendel worked on garden pea plants and knew that some plants "breed true."
E) Mendel worked on garden pea plants. He knew that some plants "breed true" and that genes were responsible for observable traits.

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The statement that Mendel worked on garden pea plants and knew that some plants "breed true" is supported by answer choices A and B. However, option D is the best choice as it combines both facts in one statement without adding any additional information that is not explicitly stated in the question stem. Option E adds an extra piece of information that is not mentioned in the question stem, so it can be eliminated. Option C is incorrect as Mendel did not know about genes when he started his experiments.

Which of the Following Is True About Gregor Mendel When