3. What was Mendel’s hypothesis about inheritance?
   If he controlled genetic crosses, the outcome would always be the dominate traits.
   If he controlled genetic crosses, the outcome would always be the recessive trait.
   When cross-pollinating two pea plants, only traits from the male would be seen.
   By controlling genetic crosses, he could determine the outcome of the traits.

Mendel’s groundbreaking hypothesis stated that by controlling genetic crosses, he could determine the outcome of specific traits in pea plants. He meticulously experimented with different varieties, observing patterns in the inheritance of traits like flower color and seed shape. His findings laid the foundation for modern genetics, proving that traits are inherited in predictable ratios.

In his experiments, Mendel discovered the principles of segregation and independent assortment. When he crossed purebred plants, he observed that certain traits would dominate over others in the first generation, leading him to conclude that some traits are dominant, while others are recessive. These principles became known as Mendelian inheritance, shedding light on how traits are passed down through generations!