Gregor Mendel demonstrated that traits are passed from parents to offspring independently of one another under all circumstances that he tested. All other genetics researchers have observed this as well. Based on this information, the statement can be made that “traits are passed from parents to offspring independently of one another.” Which describes the statement of fact?

A law describes a pattern or relationship that has been repeatedly observed under many tested circumstances. The statement says Mendel and other researchers consistently observed traits being passed independently, so it describes a law. A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or prediction, while a theory explains how or why patterns occur.

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