Mendel laid the foundation of:
Correct answer: B. Classical Genetics
- A. Modern Genetics
- B. Classical Genetics
- C. None of These
- D. Both
Explanation
Gregor Johann Mendel (1822 - 1884) is known as the pioneer of modern genetics. His work in peas led to our understanding of the foundational principles of inheritance.
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Mendel's laws explain segregation, independent assortment and the prediction of genetic ratios using alleles, genotypes and phenotypes. The chapter also covers linked genes, recombination and crossing over during meiosis, then applies pedigree reasoning to X-linked recessive traits, which show different inheritance patterns in males and females.
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