Question

which scientist made discoveries that formed the basis for everything we now know about genetics? gregor mendel james watson francis crick rosalind franklin

Explanation:

Gregor Mendel is known as the father of genetics. His experiments with pea plants led to the discovery of fundamental laws of inheritance, which form the basis of modern genetics. James Watson and Francis Crick are famous for determining the structure of DNA. Rosalind Franklin also contributed to the understanding of DNA structure through her X - ray crystallography work. But when it comes to the basis of genetics (laws of inheritance), Mendel's work is foundational.

Answer:

Gregor Mendel