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Vocabulary Entry
mendel
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A surname of German origin, often associated with Gregor Mendel, the father of modern genetics.
Example Sentences
"Mendel's experiments with pea plants laid the foundation for the study of heredity."
"The Mendel family has a rich history in the field of science."
"Many students learn about Mendel's laws of inheritance in biology class."
V
verb
To mend; to repair or fix something.
Example Sentences
"She decided to mend the tear in her jeans instead of buying a new pair."
"He always takes time to mend any broken toys for the children."
"It’s important to mend relationships after disagreements."
A
adjective
Related to or characteristic of Gregor Mendel or his work.
Example Sentences
"The scientist conducted a Mendel-like experiment to study gene behavior."
"In Mendelian genetics, traits are inherited according to specific patterns."
"Her research focused on Mendel's principles of segregation and independent assortment."