Mendelism : Third Edition

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Punnett, Reginald Crundall, 1875-1967

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mendelism" by Reginald Crundall Punnett is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the principles of heredity and the experiments conducted by Gregor Mendel, which laid the groundwork for modern genetics. The book likely discusses various genetic theories, Mendel's laws, and the implications of these findings in understanding heredity in plants and animals. The opening of "Mendelism" establishes the context of the study of heredity, highlighting historical perspectives on parental contribution to offspring. Punnett introduces the biological basis of heredity, discussing gametes-the reproductive cells-and their roles in producing new individuals. He notes the significant advancements in understanding heredity thanks to the microscope, emphasizing the contributions of Mendel in establishing foundational ideas about genetic inheritance. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Mendel's work and its relevance to modern genetic studies, aiming to make complex scientific ideas accessible to a broader audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Paul Hollander, Malcolm Farmer, Keith Edkins, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2009-05-18