Gregor Mendel

Definition

Gregor Mendel was a 19th-century scientist and Augustinian friar who is best known for his experiments with pea plants that laid the foundation for the science of genetics.

Related terms

Heredity: The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.

Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.

Punnett Square: A diagram that is used to predict an outcome of a particular cross or breeding experiment.