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Which branch of biology studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms?
Which branch of biology studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms?
- Ecology
- Genetics (correct)
- Zoology
- Botany
Who was the first scientist to study genetics scientifically?
Who was the first scientist to study genetics scientifically?
- Gregor Mendel (correct)
- Louis Pasteur
- Charles Darwin
- Alfred Wallace
What did Gregor Mendel study in his research?
What did Gregor Mendel study in his research?
- Organism behavior
- Cell structure and function
- Patterns of trait inheritance (correct)
- Distribution of genes
What is the term used to describe the discrete units of inheritance that organisms inherit traits from?
What is the term used to describe the discrete units of inheritance that organisms inherit traits from?
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In addition to trait inheritance, what else does modern genetics study?
In addition to trait inheritance, what else does modern genetics study?
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