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exam lesson name: introduction to biotechnology
exam number: 700705rr
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question 13 of 20 :
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1. which scientist provided experimental evidence establishing the idea of heredity and genetics in pea plants?

a. robert hooke
b. charles darwin
c. gregor mendel
d. antonie van leeuwenhoek
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Robert Hooke is known for discovering cells, not for work on heredity in pea plants.
• Option B: Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection, not related to pea plant genetics.
• Option C: Gregor Mendel conducted experiments on pea plants to establish the principles of heredity and genetics, often referred to as the "father of modern genetics".
• Option D: Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is known for his work with microscopes and discovering microorganisms, not pea plant genetics.

Answer:

C. Gregor Mendel