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Mendelianism

Definition:

Mendelianism refers to the principles and discoveries of Gregor Mendel, an Austrian monk and botanist, who established the laws of inheritance in the field of genetics.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. The study of genetic inheritance based on the laws established by Gregor Mendel.
2. A theory or set of principles based on Mendel's laws of inheritance.

Usages:

1. Mendelianism has revolutionized the field of genetics, providing a fundamental understanding of how traits are passed down from one generation to the next.

2. Many geneticists still adhere to the principles of Mendelianism when studying patterns of inheritance.

3. The discoveries made by Gregor Mendel have laid the foundation for Mendelianism, which forms the basis of modern genetics.

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