Gregor Johann Mendel - Comprehension Questions
1. What did Mendel do when he was a child?
Mendel worked a s a gardener when he was a child.
2. What is the name of the Abbey where he entered in 1843?
The name is Abbey of St Thomas.
3. Was his work immediately accepted by the scientific community?
His work was not immediately accepted. In Fact it was criticised at the beginning. The value of his work was recognized only 30 years after his death.
4. What type of plants did he study?
He studied pea plants.
5. What science did he contribute to?
He is considered the father of modern genetics.