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Who is considered the father of genetics?
Who is considered the father of genetics?
- Charles Darwin
- Johann Gregor Mendel (correct)
- Albert Einstein
- Louis Pasteur
What is the basic functional unit of heredity?
What is the basic functional unit of heredity?
- Chromosomes
- Genes (correct)
- Offspring
- Mutations
What did Mendel use for his experiments on heredity?
What did Mendel use for his experiments on heredity?
- Humans
- Bacteria
- Pea plants (correct)
- Fruit flies
What do the postulates put forth by Mendel form the basis of?
What do the postulates put forth by Mendel form the basis of?
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Are all traits transmitted from parents to offspring according to Mendelian genetics?
Are all traits transmitted from parents to offspring according to Mendelian genetics?
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Which organism did Mendel use for his experiments on heredity?
Which organism did Mendel use for his experiments on heredity?
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What is the term for the study of heredity?
What is the term for the study of heredity?
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What did Mendel's experiments reveal about heredity?
What did Mendel's experiments reveal about heredity?
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What are the basic functional units of heredity?
What are the basic functional units of heredity?
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What do the postulates put forth by Mendel form the basis of?
What do the postulates put forth by Mendel form the basis of?
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