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Who is universally recognized and honored as the 'Father of Modern Genetics'?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Charles Darwin
  2. Louis Pasteur
  3. James Watson
  4. Gregor Mendel

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Gregor Mendel

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Gregor Mendel šŸ“š Explanation: Gregor Mendel was a 19th-century Augustinian monk and a brilliant scientist. He earned the prestigious title of the "Father of Modern Genetics" through his meticulous breeding experiments with common pea plants. By carefully tracking their traits, he successfully discovered the fundamental laws of genetic inheritance long before the actual discovery of DNA.