'The idea how/ the idea of how/ the idea that how' a recessive gene might become dominant

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What word should come in place of (?) in the sentence below? Personally, I would use of or that.But I am not sure if these are correct or if I should forgo any word at all there. I would appreciate the logic behind your answer(s). Also, what clause is introduced by how in this example sentence?
The scientist put forward the idea (?) how a recessive gene might become dominant in a later generation.

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I would rephrase your sentence, separating "the idea" from "the mechanism".
The scientist put forward the idea of a recessive gene becoming dominant in a later generation, and explained how it might happen.

'The idea how/ the idea of how/ the idea that how' a recessive gene might become dominant

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