Which of the following did Mendel confirm with reciprocal crosses that generated an identical F 1 and F 2 offspring ratio of 3:1?

a. Traits are inherited independently.
b. Dominant and recessive traits are blended.
c. Recessive traits disappear at every cross.
d. First-generation crosses produce hybrids.


a. Traits are inherited independently.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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