How did Mendel's studies in genetics differ from earlier studies of breeding and inheritance?
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a
Mendel worked with plants; earlier studies used animals
b
Mendel was able to explain the ‘blending’ hypothesis
c
Mendel's work was more quantitative
d
Mendel worked with wild species, not the domesticated ones
answer is C.
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Mendel had mathematical background, so he kept accurate quantitative data. The numerical data he obtained enabled him to do a rigorous analysis of the hereditary transmission of characteristics.