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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.
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How did Mendel's studies in genetics differ from earlier studies of breeding and inheritance?