Question

before testing the pea plants, mendel formed a five - part hypothesis. what did mendel include in his hypothesis? check all that apply.
□ a pair of factors (known as genes) control traits.
□ one gene comes from each parent for every trait.
□ each trait is passed from generation to generation.
□ some traits are passed together from generation to generation.
□ when gametes are formed, genes separate.
□ if there are two unlike genes, one may be seen while the other is hidden.
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Explanation:

• Mendel's hypotheses: Traits are controlled by gene pairs (A is correct). Each parent contributes one gene per trait (B is correct). Traits are heritable (C is correct). Genes separate during gamete formation (E is correct). Dominant/recessive genes (F is correct). "Some traits passed together" is incorrect (D is wrong, as Mendel's work showed independent assortment for unlinked genes, and linkage was discovered later).

Answer:

A. A pair of factors (known as genes) control traits.
B. One gene comes from each parent for every trait.
C. Each trait is passed from generation to generation.
E. When gametes are formed, genes separate.
F. If there are two unlike genes, one may be seen while the other is hidden.