Mendel and Inheritance

Mendel's pioneering work on inheritance laid the foundation for modern genetics. Through experiments with pea plants, he discovered that traits are passed from one generation to the next via genes. He formulated three key principles: the law of segregation, the law of independent assortment, and the law of dominance. These principles explain how alleles, or gene variants, are inherited and expressed. Mendel's research has profoundly influenced our understanding of genetic inheritance, earning him the title of the father of modern genetics.

Describe the law of dominance and its implications.

How has Mendel's research influenced our understanding of genetics?