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Who was the ‘Father of Genetics’?

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Who was the ‘Father of Genetics’?

Who is known as the father of genetics?

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Gregor Johann Mendel.
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Chapter 4: Principles of Inheritance and Variation - Test Your Progress [Page 202]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 4 Principles of Inheritance and Variation
Test Your Progress | Q 4. | Page 202

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