Gregor Johann Mendel (1822-1884)- "the Father of Genetics".
Johann Mendel was born on July 22, 1822 in Heizendorf, Austria. His family were poor farmers.To obtain an education Johann entered a monastery. St. Thomas was located at Brunn in Moravis (which is now known as the Czech Republic). It was in the gardens of the monastery where he began his famous study of pea plants and their inheritance.
Mendel's research resulted in the" Laws of Genetics."1. Law of Dominance.
2. Law of Segregation.
3. Law of Independent Assortment.
Images from:
Gregor Mendel in 1865 (David Paterson)
Vt stateparks.com
"Thread of Life" -Mendel's Gene Theory Explained."
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