Which of the following was the dominant theory of inheritance before Mendel?
A) blending of traits
B) acquired characteristics
C) natural selection
D) spontaneous appearance
E) paternal dominance

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Before Mendel, most scientists believed in the theory of blending of traits, which stated that offspring inherit a blend of their parents' traits that is intermediate between the two parental forms. This theory could not explain the reappearance of traits that were not expressed in the immediate parents but appeared in later generations, which Mendel's laws of inheritance explained.

Which of the Following Was the Dominant Theory of Inheritance