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If studying genetics, rats are a popular choice because they breed quickly, having a gestation period lasting under a month. Also, they live longer than mice do, up to four or six years if in good health. They also have a variety of coat, fur, and eye colors that would make basic study of genetics easy by studying offsprings' genes in relation to their parents. I was under the impression that Mendel mainly studied pea plants, though. But that would be my guess why; the reasons for his studying peas are similar to why one would study rats. It's practical.
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∙ 13y agoHe didn't, he wanted to learn about hybridization and the rules of inheritance.
A popular concept was the idea of blending inheritance that parental traits mixed like paint in the offspring. Mendel wanted to test that idea and found that traits do not blend but are passed on as units through the offspring.
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What was Gregor Mendels education?
Gregor mendel went to the university of Vienna where he studied in biology until he became interested in genetics
The scientist who is considered the founder of genetics is?
Gregor Mendel is considered the founder of the study of genetics.
Who was the father of genetics?
"Gregor Mendel"
What is called the father of genetic?
Gregor Mendel
What is gregor Mendel first invention?
His name was not Mendel Gregor, but his name was actually Gregor Mendel. He invented a law of heredity and genetics known as Mendel's Laws of Heredity. Do YOU like me?
Was Gregor Mendel marrried?
No he didn't was a Monk, and was to interested in genetics.
What was Gregor Mendels education?
Gregor mendel went to the university of Vienna where he studied in biology until he became interested in genetics
The scientist who is considered the founder of genetics is?
Gregor Mendel is considered the founder of the study of genetics.
Who was the father of genetics?
"Gregor Mendel"
What is called the father of genetic?
Gregor Mendel
What is gregor Mendel first invention?
His name was not Mendel Gregor, but his name was actually Gregor Mendel. He invented a law of heredity and genetics known as Mendel's Laws of Heredity. Do YOU like me?
The basic principles of genetics were established in the 19th century by?
Gregor Mendel :)
Who is the farther of genetics?
Gregor Mendel
Who did gregor Mendel marry?
no, as well as studying the genetics, he was also a monk! hope it helped! :)
Who is the scientist that discovered dominant and recessive traits?
Gregor Johann Mendel: see The Mendelevian Genetics of Inheritance.
What Gregor Mendel invented?
His name was not Mendel Gregor, but his name was actually Gregor Mendel. He invented a law of heredity and genetics known as Mendel's Laws of Heredity. Do YOU like me?
What is Gregor Mendel known?
The father of genetics.
