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Who re-discovered Mendel's principles of inheritance in 1900?
Who re-discovered Mendel's principles of inheritance in 1900?
Who integrated Mendel's theories with the Boveri–Sutton chromosome theory of inheritance in 1915?
Who integrated Mendel's theories with the Boveri–Sutton chromosome theory of inheritance in 1915?
Who formulated the principles of Mendelian inheritance after conducting hybridisation experiments with pea plants?
Who formulated the principles of Mendelian inheritance after conducting hybridisation experiments with pea plants?
In which century did Gregor Johann Mendel conduct hybridisation experiments with pea plants?
In which century did Gregor Johann Mendel conduct hybridisation experiments with pea plants?
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Who combined Mendel's ideas with the theory of natural selection in his 1930 book?
Who combined Mendel's ideas with the theory of natural selection in his 1930 book?
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Key Figures in Genetics
- Mendel's principles of inheritance were re-discovered by Hugo de Vries, Carl Correns, and Erich von Tschermak in 1900.
- Thomas Hunt Morgan integrated Mendel’s theories with the Boveri–Sutton chromosome theory of inheritance in 1915, establishing the chromosomal basis of heredity.
- Gregor Johann Mendel conducted hybridization experiments with pea plants in the 19th century, specifically between 1856 and 1863, laying the groundwork for genetics.
- Ronald A. Fisher combined Mendel’s ideas with the theory of natural selection in his 1930 book titled "The Genetical Theory of Natural Selection," furthering the understanding of evolution through genetics.
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Explore the foundational principles of Mendelian inheritance and its integration into classical genetics, as well as its historical significance in the field of biology.
