Mendel’s Approach and Results
| 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 |
Reasons Behind Mendel’s Failure
| 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. |