What is the main premise of the blending theory of inheritance that predominated before 1900?

a. We inherit traits from both of our parents.
b. Traits are inherited via a mixing of parental blood.
c. You're a perfect blend of traits from both of your biological parents.
d. It explains the inheritance patterns of traits that skip a generation.
e. It explains why children of one tall parent and one short parent generally have an adult
height midway between their parents' heights.


B

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