Gregor Mendel Mendel studied how traits are passed from parents to children using pea plants. He is called "father of genetics". Connection to Darwin's theory: Mendels's work helped explain how traits are inherited, which supports Darwin's theory of evolution.(Nature Education,n.d.). (dec 28, 1822 – jan 6, 1884)
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dec 28, 1822
jan 6, 1884
~ 61 years