Question

2. Before Mendel's discoveries, which
statement describes how people believed
traits were inherited? SC.7.L.16.1
A Parental traits blend like colors of paint
to produce offspring.
B. Parental traits have no effect on their
offspring.
C. Traits from only the female parent are
inherited by offspring.
D. Traits from only the male parent are
inherited by offspring.

Answer 1

I believe letter (c) is the right answer

Answer 2

The statement 'Parental traits blend like colors to produce offspring' describes how people believed traits were inherited before Mendel's discoveries

Who was Mendel?

Mendel is considered the father of genetics because he discovered important inheritance laws.

• Mendel was who discovered the principle of independent segregation of traits.

In conclusion, the statement 'Parental traits blend like colors to produce offspring' describes how people believed traits were inherited (A).

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