Multiple Choice
Ronald Fisher developed a critical idea for the modern synthesis of Darwin and Mendel. What is the basis of this synthesis?
A) Mendel was correct in that most traits are discrete.
B) Multiple genes can explain the continuous nature of most observed traits.
C) Darwin was incorrect on how natural selection influences discrete traits like Mendel observed.
D) Mendel and Darwin both missed the importance of population growth as described by Malthus.
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