Which of the following statements regarding hypotheses about inheritance is false?
A)The theory of pangenesis incorrectly suggests that reproductive cells receive particles from somatic cells.
B)Contrary to the theory of pangenesis, somatic cells do not influence eggs or sperm.
C)The blending hypothesis does not explain how traits that disappear in one generation can reappear in later generations.
D)The blending hypothesis suggests that all of the traits of the offspring come from either the mother or the father.

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The blending hypothesis states that the offspring inherit a blend of traits from both their mother and father, rather than all traits coming from only one parent. However, it does not suggest that all the traits of the offspring come from either the mother or the father, making statement D false.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Hypotheses About Inheritance Is