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Genetic Inheritance

Gregor Mendel. Gregor Mendel was an Austrian monk who was interested in botanyAttended University of ViennaStudied a bit of biology, physics, math, chemistryCurious about the inheritance of traits Described the units of inheritance and how they pass from generation to generationAccepted theory

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Genetic Inheritance

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    1. Genetic Inheritance Objectives: Gregor Mendel Laws of Segregation Law of Independent Assortment Pedigree Analysis Beyond Mendel’s Laws

    2. Gregor Mendel Gregor Mendel was an Austrian monk who was interested in botany Attended University of Vienna Studied a bit of biology, physics, math, chemistry Curious about the inheritance of traits Described the units of inheritance and how they pass from generation to generation Accepted theory was ‘blending’ Without knowledge of DNA, cells, or chromosomes Became known as the “Father of Genetics”

    3. Gregor Mendel From 1857-1863 Mendel crossed and cataloged traits in thousands of plants Consistent ratios of traits indicated ‘transmission’ of traits between generations 1865 – presented his data; not recognized until decades later…1901 Mendel used pea plants Easy to grow Develop quickly Variety of traits with 2 distinct forms

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