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(a) Define genetics (b) Who is regarded as the “Father of genetics”? Name the plant on which he performed his experiments. (c) Why did he select that specific plant for his experimental studies?

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Answered by Anonymous
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The term genetics was proposed by BATESON in 1906. It is the study of heredity and variations .
Due to Mendels pioneer work in genetics MENĎEĹ is regarded as the father of genetics..
Mendel selected pea plants (PISUM SATIVUM) for his experiments.

He selected pea plants bcz
1 Pea plant can be easily grown.It doesn't require much after care.
2 The plant is easily available.
3 The pea plant is annual with a short life cycle.
4 The flowers are bisexual.These are normally self pollinated but they can be cross pollinated also.
5 The pea plant produces fertile hybrids.
6 The plant shows contrasting characters.




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Answered by creepy
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(a) Genetics is the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms(b) The father of genetics is Gregor Mendel(c)Mendel performed his experiment on peas(d)He selected peas because their offspring could be quickly be produced
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