Question

The first work on genetics was done by

• A. Lamarck
• B. Hugo de Vries
• C. Mendel
• D. Darwin

Answer 1

The correct option is C Mendel

Gregor Johann Mendel, first explained the principles of inheritance. He conducted hybridization experiments on garden peas for seven years and proposed laws of inheritance in living organisms. He applied statistical analysis and mathematical logic to the problems in biology, during his investigations first time. This is the first work done by G.J.Mendel.

So, the correct option is ‘Mendel’.