Question

The lack of publicity of Mendel’s work was due to _______

(a) lack of his ability to communicate

(b) his deafness

(c) lack of the availability of efficient communication methods

(d) him being held captive in jail

I have been asked this question at a job interview.

The origin of the question is Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance-1 topic in portion Principles of Inheritance and Variation of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) lack of the availability of efficient communication methods

To elaborate: Mendel had published his work back in 1865. The communication methods were not well developed and for people to recognize the importance of his work took more than half a decade after it had been published.