Which of the Following Statements Best Represents the Theory of Pangenesis

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best represents the theory of pangenesis developed by Hippocrates?

A) Pregnancy is a spontaneous event, and the characteristics of the offspring are determined by the gods.
B) Particles called pangenes, which originate in each part of an organism's body, collect in the sperm or eggs and are passed on to the next generation.
C) Offspring inherit the traits of either the mother or the father, but not both.
D) Heritable traits are influenced by the environment and the behaviors of the parents.