Which idea(s) were established well before Darwin's time?
A) Offspring frequently resemble their parents.
B) Offspring inherit genes from their parents.
C) Selective breeding improves domesticated plants and animals.
D) Offspring frequently resemble their parents, and selective breeding improves domesticated plants and animals.
E) Offspring frequently resemble their parents, offspring inherit genes from their parents, and selective breeding improves domesticated plants and animals.

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The concepts that offspring often resemble their parents and that selective breeding can enhance traits in domesticated plants and animals were well understood before Darwin. The idea of genes as units of inheritance (B) was not established until after Darwin's time, with the work of Gregor Mendel.

Which Idea(s) Were Established Well Before Darwin's Time