The theory of _______ inheritance proposes that the units of hereditary determinants remain stable and are not lost, across generations.
A) blending
B) genotypic
C) phenotypic
D) particulate
E) Punnett

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The theory of particulate inheritance, also known as Mendelian inheritance, proposes that hereditary determinants come in discrete units (now known as genes) and remain stable across generations. This theory is based on the work of Gregor Mendel and is the foundation of modern genetics. The other choices do not accurately describe this theory.

The Theory of _______ Inheritance Proposes That the Units of Hereditary