What was a basic truth of inheritance that had been known well before Darwin's time?
a. Offspring frequently resemble their parents, offspring inherit genes from their parents, and selective breeding improves domesticated plants and animals.
b. Offspring frequently resemble their parents and selective breeding improves domesticated plants and animals.
c. Offspring inherit genes from their parents.
d. Offspring frequently resemble their parents.
Answer: b. Offspring frequently resemble their parents and selective breeding improves domesticated plants and animals.
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