Question

which is the best example of a hypothesis leading to new experimental methods?
○ gregor mendel influenced the development of the theory that everything is made of cells.
○ gregor mendel continued the genetic research of thomas hunt morgan, but mendel used pea plants.
○ thomas hunt morgan continued the genetic research of gregor mendel, but morgan used fruit flies.
○ the theory that everything is made of cells influenced gregor mendel in his research.

Explanation:

To determine the best example, we analyze each option:

• First option: Mendel's work is on genetics, not cell theory, so this is incorrect.
• Second option: Mendel preceded Morgan, so Morgan couldn't be continued by Mendel. Incorrect.
• Third option: Morgan continued Mendel's genetic research but used fruit flies (a new experimental method), which fits a hypothesis (Mendel's genetic principles) leading to new methods. Correct.
• Fourth option: Cell theory is unrelated to Mendel's genetic research. Incorrect.

Answer:

C. Thomas Hunt Morgan continued the genetic research of Gregor Mendel, but Morgan used fruit flies.