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Q: Gregor Mendel's basic Law of Heredity is based on his work on which vegetable?
  • A. Peas
  • B. Corn
  • C. Beans
  • D. Asparagus
Correct Answer: Option A - The genetic experiments Mendel did with pea plants took him eight years (1856-1863) and he published his results in 1865 'Annual proceedings of the natural history society in Brunn' in 1866. Mendel grew over 10,000 pea plants, keeping track of progeny number and type. Mendel's work and his law of inheritance were not appreciated in his time. He is also known as 'father of Genetics'.
A. The genetic experiments Mendel did with pea plants took him eight years (1856-1863) and he published his results in 1865 'Annual proceedings of the natural history society in Brunn' in 1866. Mendel grew over 10,000 pea plants, keeping track of progeny number and type. Mendel's work and his law of inheritance were not appreciated in his time. He is also known as 'father of Genetics'.

Explanations:

The genetic experiments Mendel did with pea plants took him eight years (1856-1863) and he published his results in 1865 'Annual proceedings of the natural history society in Brunn' in 1866. Mendel grew over 10,000 pea plants, keeping track of progeny number and type. Mendel's work and his law of inheritance were not appreciated in his time. He is also known as 'father of Genetics'.