| Aspect of Mendel’s Approach |
Result |
| Application of statistical analysis |
Novological – New way to address Biological Problems by using Maths |
| Application of mathematical logic |
Increased reliability of inferences |
| Large sampling size |
Greater credibility of collected data |
| Experimentation on successive generations |
Confirmation of general rules of inheritance |
| Investigation of characters in garden pea plant |
Identification of basic framework of rules governing inheritance |
| Manifestation of opposing traits |
Establishment of basic principles of inheritance without the help of Microscope and Without the knowledge of Chromosome and Mitosis |
| One character at a time |
Methodical approach to studying one trait per experiment, allowing for clear observations and conclusions |
| Proper record keeping |
Organized documentation of experimental procedures and results, facilitating analysis and reproducibility |
| Reason for Mendel’s Failure |
Explanation |
| Lack of easy communication |
Communication methods were limited in the 19th century, hindering widespread publicity of Mendel’s work. |
| Disagreement with concept of genes as stable units |
Contemporaries did not accept Mendel’s idea of genes as stable and discrete units controlling traits. |
| Unacceptance of Mendel’s mathematical approach |
Biologists of Mendel’s time were resistant to the idea of using mathematics to explain biological phenomena. |
| Lack of physical proof for existence and composition of genes |
Mendel could not provide empirical evidence for the existence of genes or their composition. |
