5 Questions
Who is considered the first to study genetics scientifically?
Gregor Mendel
What did Gregor Mendel study in relation to genetics?
Patterns of trait inheritance
What is the term used today to describe what Mendel observed as 'units of inheritance'?
Genes
What has modern genetics expanded to study in addition to trait inheritance and molecular inheritance mechanisms?
Function and behavior of genes
Why is genetics considered an important branch in biology?
It is vital to organisms' evolution
Test your knowledge of genetics with this quiz! Explore the fundamentals of genes, genetic variation, and heredity, and learn about the pioneering work of Gregor Mendel.
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