Introduction to Genetics

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Genetics is a branch of biology concerned with the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms.

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Genetics

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Gregor Mendel was an Augustinian friar working in the 19th century.

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Gregor Mendel's Background

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Mendel conducted the first recorded, scientific studies of genetics.

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Mendel's Contribution to Genetics

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Mendelian inheritance refers to certain patterns of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.

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Mendelian Genetics

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Gregor Johann Mendel is known as the "Father of Genetics."

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Title Given to Gregor Mendel

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Mendel was born in the district of Moravia in Austria.

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Mendel's Birthplace

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Mendel is best known for his experiments with garden peas from 1856 to 1863.

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Mendel's Experiments

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The results of Mendel's studies were published under the title "Experiments in Plant Hybridization" in 1866.

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Title of Mendel's Published Work

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Mendel's work was not recognized until 16 years after his death.

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Recognition of Mendel's Work

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Illustration of Mendelian Genetics