Question

the first detailed and quantitative studies on inheritance were carried out by an austrian monk named _______.
multiple choice
○ mendel
○ mendeleev
○ darwin
○ benedict

Explanation:

Gregor Mendel, an Austrian monk, conducted the first detailed quantitative studies on inheritance using pea plants, establishing foundational principles of genetics. Mendeleev is known for the periodic table, Darwin for evolution, and Benedict for a chemical test—none relate to inheritance studies by an Austrian monk.

Answer:

Mendel