Modern genetics consists of three major branches. Which of these branches, also known as "transmission genetics," involves the study of the transmission of traits and characteristics in successive generations? A) evolutionaryB) MendelianC) molecularD) populationE) reproductive

The correct answer is option B) "Mendelian".

Explanation:

Transmission genetics is basically the study of how traits and characteristics are passed from one generation to the next. This branch of modern genetics study is also known as "Mendelian Genetics" in honor to Gregor Johann Mendel, the scientist how described the rules of heredity with the study of the characteristics of pea plants and how they transfer them among the generations.