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Who is recognized as the pioneer of genetics for establishing the foundational principles of heredity?

1. Gregor Johann Mendel is credited with discovering the basic laws of heredity and is known as the father of genetics.
2. Different forms of a gene, known as alleles, determine variations in a single trait.
3. Crossing IAIB with IAIB produces the genotypes IAIA, IAIB, IBIB, and IAIO.
4. When crossed with Tt, 50% of the offspring are recessive and 50% are heterozygous dominant.

Correct answer: Gregor Johann Mendel is credited with discovering the basic laws of heredity and is known as the father of genetics.

Solution

Gregor Johann Mendel is universally recognized as the father of genetics for his pioneering work on the laws of heredity, making option A correct.

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