The Work of Mendel

Chapter 11 Genetics

11-1 The Work of Mendel

Exploring Mendelean Genetics 11-3

11-4 Meiosis

Linkage and Gene Maps

Gregor Mendel (1822-84): He was an Austrian monk and the father of genetics. He worked with pea plants to study heredity, and published the results after 8 years of experimentation. He was ahead of his time.

Meiosis Explained

Punnet Squares and Probability

Punnett squares are commonly used to predict the outcomes of the traits of offspring. They were orignally used in Mendel's observations of the height of pea plants.