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Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance

1. Who is recognized as the Father and Founder of genetics?

  • A) Gregor Johann Mendel
  • B) Charles Darwin
  • C) James Watson
  • D) Francis Crick
A) Gregor Johann Mendel Explanation

2. How many important laws did Mendel propose regarding inheritance?

  • A) One
  • B) Two
  • C) Three
  • D) Four
C) Three Explanation

3. What did Gregor Mendel study to develop his laws of inheritance?

  • A)  Pea plants
  • B) Tomato plants
  • C) Sunflower plants
  • D) Corn plants
A) Pea plants Explanation

4. Mendel’s first law of inheritance is known as:

  • A) Law of Dominance
  • B) Law of Segregation
  • C) Law of Independent Assortment
  • D) None of these
A) Law of Dominance Explanation

5. What is the term used to describe the hereditary units identified by Gregor Mendel?

  • A) Genomes
  • B) Alleles
  • C) Factors
  • D) Phenotypes
C) Factors Explanation

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