10 Questions
Who is considered the father of genetics?
Johann Gregor Mendel
What is the basic functional unit of heredity?
Genes
What did Mendel use for his experiments on heredity?
Pea plants
What do the postulates put forth by Mendel form the basis of?
Classical genetics
Are all traits transmitted from parents to offspring according to Mendelian genetics?
No
Which organism did Mendel use for his experiments on heredity?
Pea plants
What is the term for the study of heredity?
Genetics
What did Mendel's experiments reveal about heredity?
Some traits are transmitted from parents to offspring according to Mendelian genetics.
What are the basic functional units of heredity?
Genes
What do the postulates put forth by Mendel form the basis of?
Mendelian genetics
Test your knowledge of genetics and heredity with this quiz on Mendel's groundbreaking work with pea plants. Explore the fundamental principles of genetics and see how much you've learned about this important field of biology.
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