Question

gregor mendel demonstrated that traits are passed from parents to offspring independently of one another under all circumstances that he tested. all other genetics researchers have observed this as well. based on this information, the statement can be made that \traits are passed from parents to offspring independently of one another.\ which describes the statement of fact?

○ a law
○ a hypothesis
○ a theory
○ an observation

Explanation:

• A law in science is a statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes a natural phenomenon. Mendel's finding, confirmed by others, fits this.
• A hypothesis is a proposed explanation to be tested, not a confirmed statement.
• A theory is a well - supported explanation of a phenomenon, broader than a law.
• An observation is a direct noticing, while this is a generalized statement from multiple observations. So the statement is a law.

Answer:

a law