Mendel's plant hybridization experiments demonstrated that
A)inherited traits from each parent blended together in the offspring.
B)DNA was the molecule carrying the genetic code.
C)peas were a poor choice for understanding basic hereditary principles.
D)traits inherited from each parent remained distinct in the offspring.

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Mendel's plant hybridization experiments showed that traits inherited from each parent remained distinct in the offspring. This concept is now known as the law of segregation, which is one of the basic principles of genetics. He observed that each parent passed on one allele for a given trait to their offspring, and these two alleles segregated during gamete formation. This ensured the preservation of genetic diversity in subsequent generations.

Mendel's Plant Hybridization Experiments Demonstrated That