Which statement about the theories of blending inheritance and particulate inheritance is correct?
A) Genes remain stable across generations according to the theory of blending inheritance, but not according to particulate inheritance.
B) Genes remain stable across generations according to the theory of particulate inheritance, but not according to blending inheritance.
C) Gametes fuse during fertilization according to the theory of blending inheritance, but not according to particulate inheritance.
D) Gametes fuse during fertilization according to the theory of particulate inheritance, but not according to blending inheritance.
E) The theory of blending inheritance applies to diploid organisms, whereas the theory of particulate inheritance applies to haploid organisms.

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Blending inheritance suggests that the traits of two parents blend together in their offspring, leading to intermediate traits that are a mix of the parents' traits. This theory implies that genes are not stable across generations. In contrast, particulate inheritance suggests that genes are passed down as discrete units (now known as alleles) that retain their identity across generations. This theory implies that genes remain stable across generations.

Which Statement About the Theories of Blending Inheritance and Particulate