Mendel's Laws of Inheritance: A Comprehensive Guide
A detailed exploration of Gregor Mendel's groundbreaking work in genetics and inheritance patterns, focusing on his famous pea plant experiments and the resulting laws of inheritance.
Key points:
- Gregor Mendel (1822-1884) was an Austrian monk who pioneered the field of genetics
- His experiments with pea plants led to the discovery of the three Mendelian laws
- The laws explain inheritance patterns through dominant and recessive traits
- His work forms the foundation of modern genetics despite lacking knowledge of DNA and chromosomes