Genetics and heredity from "summary" of Biology by Neil A. Campbell
The study of genetics and heredity is a fundamental aspect of biology that helps us understand how traits are passed down from one generation to the next. Genetics is the scientific study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics. Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to their offspring, and it is the reason why children often resemble their parents in terms of physical appearance and certain inherited traits.
Gregor Mendel, an Austrian monk, is considered the father of genetics for his groundbreaking work in the mid-19th century. He conducted experiments with pea plants and discovered the basic principles of heredity, which laid the foundation for the modern field of genetics. Mendel's work showed that traits are inherited in discrete units called genes, and that these genes are passed down from parents to offspring...
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