Gregor Mendel demonstrated that traits are passed from parents to offspring independently of one another under all circumstances that he tested All other genetics researchers have observed this as well. Based on this information, the statement can be made that "traits are passed from parents to offspring independently of one another." Which describes the statement of fact? a law a hypothesis a theory an observation

## Step 1<br />The problem is asking us to identify the correct term that describes the statement "traits are passed from parents to offspring independently of one another". This statement is a description of a consistent and universal relationship observed in nature.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />In the field of biology, there are several terms used to describe relationships between variables: hypothesis, theory, and law. <br /><br />### A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which is yet to be tested.<br />### A theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and has stood the test of time.<br />### A law is a statement that describes a consistent and universal relationship observed in nature.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Given the context of the problem, the statement "traits are passed from parents to offspring independently of one another" is a description of a consistent and universal relationship observed in nature. This is a description of a law.