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What is genetics and why is it important in biology?

Genetics is the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms. It is important in biology because heredity is vital to organisms' evolution.

Who is considered the father of genetics and what did he study?

Gregor Mendel is considered the father of genetics. He studied trait inheritance, patterns in the way traits are handed down from parents to offspring.

What did Mendel observe about the inheritance of traits in pea plants?

Mendel observed that organisms (pea plants) inherit traits by way of discrete "units of inheritance".

What are some primary principles of genetics in the 21st century?

<p>Trait inheritance and molecular inheritance mechanisms of genes are still primary principles of genetics in the 21st century.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to trait inheritance, what else does modern genetics study?

<p>Modern genetics also studies the function and behavior of genes, gene structure and function, variation, and distribution within the context of the cell, the organism, and the population.</p> Signup and view all the answers