Gregor Mendel's contributions to genetics revolutionized our understanding of inheritance. His experiments with pea plants led to the formulation of the Law of Segregation and the Law of Independent Assortment, principles that refuted blending inheritance and integrated with Darwin's theory of evolution. Mendel's work, once overlooked, now underpins genetics, agriculture, and medicine, despite initial controversies and challenges in reconciling his models with complex traits.
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______ is known as the pioneer of genetics for his groundbreaking work on ______ hybridization between 1856 and 1863.
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In his monastery's garden, Mendel cultivated around 28,000 ______ plants, examining seven specific traits including ______ shape and ______ color.
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The principles established by Mendel explained how characteristics are passed down from ______ to ______, laying the groundwork for the field of ______.
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Mendel's 1865 presentation significance
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Darwin's relation to Mendel's work
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Rediscovery of Mendel's experiments
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The Law of ______ states that each individual has pairs of alleles that separate when gametes are formed.
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According to the Law of Independent ______, different traits are passed to offspring independently during gamete formation.
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These genetic principles challenged the widespread belief in ______ inheritance, which was the accepted theory at the time.
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Mendel's work helped integrate genetics with ______'s theory of evolution, contributing to the modern synthesis of evolutionary biology.
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Mendel's selection criteria for pea plants
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Mendel's approach to documenting experiments
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Mendel's impact posthumously
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Mendel's work faced opposition, especially from ______ who preferred statistical methods to study hereditary variations.
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______ and ______ were two biometricians who initially challenged Mendelian genetics.
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______ was a proponent of Mendel's theories, helping to overcome the initial resistance.
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Despite initial doubts, Mendel's principles have withstood the test of time and are fundamental to the field of ______.
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