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Why was Gregor Johann Mendel crowned with success, whereas his predecessors failed to discover the basic principles of inheritance?
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Gregor Johann Mendel was crowned with success because he chose pea plants, which were ideal for breeding experiments. He meticulously recorded every cross and applied statistical methods to analyze results. Unlike his predecessors, he studied one or two traits at a time, avoiding confusion. He also selected traits that did not show complexities like linkage or incomplete dominance and took precautions to prevent contamination by foreign pollen. These careful and methodical approaches enabled him to discover the fundamental principles of inheritance.
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