Mendel's Contributions to Genetics

The video explores the life and work of Gregor Mendel, the father of modern genetics. Born in Moravia, Mendel's early interest in agriculture led him to study science. As an Augustinian monk, he conducted groundbreaking experiments on pea plants, identifying key principles of inheritance. Despite initial obscurity, his work later became foundational in genetics. Mendel's experiments demonstrated that traits are inherited from both parents, with some traits being dominant. His work was initially overshadowed by Darwin's theories but eventually gained recognition for its scientific significance.

Where was Gregor Mendel born?

• Moravia

• Poland

• Germany

• Austria

What did Mendel primarily study at the Augustinian monastery?

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Biology

Which animal did Mendel initially experiment with before focusing on plants?

• Bees

• Birds

• Rabbits

• Fish

What plant did Mendel use for his genetic experiments?

• Rice

• Pea

• Wheat

• Corn

How many characteristics of pea plants did Mendel study?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

What concept did Mendel introduce regarding trait inheritance?

• Gene flow

• Dominant and recessive traits

• Genetic drift

• Natural selection

What was the initial reception of Mendel's paper in 1866?

• Widely acclaimed

• Completely ignored

• Low impact

• Highly criticized

Which scientific theory was more popular during Mendel's time?

• Mendelism

• Darwinism

• Relativity

• Quantum mechanics

Why was Mendel unable to replicate his plant experiment results with bees?

• Inaccurate data

• Insufficient resources

• Different breeding patterns

• Lack of interest

What is Mendel often referred to as due to his contributions to genetics?

• Father of Evolution

• Father of Zoology

• Father of Modern Genetics

• Father of Botany