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Mendel's work was rediscovered and acknowledged after:

Correct answer: A. Sixteen years after his death

  • A. Sixteen years after his death
  • B. Twenty years after his death
  • C. Twenty-four years after his death
  • D. Thirty-four years after his death

Explanation

In 1900, 16 years after Mendel's death, three botanists-Carl Correns, Hugo de Vries, and Erich von Tschermak-independently rediscovered and acknowledged his work. This was a significant moment in genetics, as it led to the widespread acceptance and further development of Mendelian genetics. The incorrect options fail to match the correct timeline of 16 years after his death.

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