Question

Which of the following explains Gregor Mendel’s contribution to the study of genetics?

A. He laid the groundwork that formed the basis of the theory of heredity.
B. He confirmed the current theory that offspring were a blend of the traits of their parents.
C. He was able to determine that patterns of heredity could not be predicted.
D. He invented the Punnett square to predict patterns of heredity.

Answer 1

A. He laid the groundwork that formed the basis of the theory of heredity.