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JAMB Biology 1997 Question 43

Question 43

Mendelian Inheritance

One reason for the success of Mendel's work is that the

  1. A.was the first to carry out research work on modern genetics
  2. B.introduced quantitative and qualitative elements into his work
  3. C.selected two characteristics only at a time for study
  4. D.drew up his laws of inheritance based on his knowledge of chromosomes.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (introduced quantitative and qualitative elements into his work)

Explanation

Mendel counted his pea offspring and analysed the ratios mathematically, adding quantitative analysis to describing traits.