Understanding of Genetics Quiz

Match each scientific development with its key contributor or concept.

Arrange these events in the order they contributed to genetics understanding.

What type of plant did Mendel use in his experiments to study inheritance?

Mendel observed inheritance patterns by studying pea plants. What term did he use to describe the traits that were passed on unchanged?

In the early 20th century, scientists found that chromosomes and Mendel’s ‘units’ behaved similarly. What did this suggest?

Select all correct statements:

Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:
Mendel, genes, units, chromosomes, dna, traits, pea plants

Why was the importance of Mendel’s discovery with pea plants not recognised until after his death?

Match each concept to the corresponding stage in genetic understanding development.

Identify the century associated with the discovery of each genetic milestone.

Why did Mendel choose pea plants for his experiments on inheritance?