Question

What are the rules postulated by Mendel based on his studies of inheritance in pea plants called?

(a) Principles of Inheritance

(b) Rules of Inheritance

(c) Principles of Heredity

(d) Rules of Heredity

I have been asked this question in a national level competition.

I need to ask this question from Inheritance Principles topic in division Principles of Inheritance and Variation of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Right option is (a) Principles of Inheritance

For explanation I would say: Mendel formulated specific rules that he observed based on his studies in pea plants. These rules were later found to be universal and, in fact, the central pillars of genetics. These are now known as the principles or laws of inheritance.