Early Life
In what modern day country was Gregor Mendel born?
Czech Republic
Where did Gregor Mendel learn about the universal laws of science?
University of Vienna
In the scientific field, what is Gregor Mendel known for?
Conducting experiments with pea plants
Describe when Gregor Mendel's works became known and accepted in the scientific community
Gregor Mendle's fame came after his death
How old was Gregor Mendel when he went to school?
12 years old
During his experiment, what was Gregor Mendel's purpose for tying a sack around the flowers?
To prevent another plant's pollen from drifting into the flower
What is the science of passing down of traits from parents to offspring called?
Genetics or Hereditary
What occupation was Gregor Mendel's father?
A farmer
Where did the abbot send Gregor Mendel to study with other scientists?
The University of Vienna
What two specific characteristics of pea plants did Mendel study?
Seed shape and color
What other famous scientist was working at the same time as Gregor Mendel but he didn't know about Mendel's work?
Charles Darwin.
What did Gregor do to help pay his way for school?
He worked as a tutor.
After his education at the University, what did the abbot ask Mendel to do?
He asked him to teach science at a nearby school.
How long did his experiment take?
8 years (see author's note)
Where did Gregor's sister get her money from to support Gregor's education?
Her dowry - all the money that was set aside for her to start her married life.
What happened to his father when Gregor Mendel was 16 years old?
His father broke his back and Gregor had to fend for himself.
Where did Gregor Mendel become a friar?
At the Abbey of Saint Thomas in Brno.
How many kinds of peas did Mendel grow in his garden?
34 kinds of peas
Gregor Mendel was the first scientist to apply the scientific method to this field of science
biology