Which statement best summarizes Gregor Mendel's contribution to science? Mendel invented the green pea by cross-breeding thousands of pea plants.

Mendel determined that garden pea plants can produce flowers in a variety of colors.

Mendel coined the word genes to describe inherited traits.

Mendel found evidence that factors for some traits are inherited from parents.

Select the correct answer. which mutation is harmful to the organism? a. a mutation allowing moths to camouflage better on blackened tree bark b. a mutation making staphylococcus aureus resistant to the antibiotic methicillin c. a mutation inhibiting human immunodeficiency virus from attaching to and entering the cell d. a mutation causing uncontrolled cell division e. a mutation giving plant leaves a bitter taste to discourage herbivores from eating them