Which of the following principles grounded Darwin's work and allowed for an explanation of how variations are inherited?
1)Wallace's theory of inheritance
2)Mendel's principles of inheritance
3)Morgan's principles of inheritance
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 1 and 2
E) 1 and 3

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Mendel's principles of inheritance were the basis for Darwin's work on how variations are inherited, as they provided an explanation for the pattern of inheritance of traits. This allowed Darwin to develop his theory of natural selection, which relied on genetic variation as the basis for evolution. Wallace was a contemporary of Darwin who independently developed a similar theory of evolution, but did not contribute to the understanding of inheritance in the same way that Mendel did. Morgan's principles of inheritance were developed later, and built upon Mendel's work in understanding the molecular basis of inheritance.

Which of the Following Principles Grounded Darwin's Work and Allowed