GEN&SEX 139 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Gregor Mendel, Black Stork, Eugenics Record Office
8 Nov 2016
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A disease that causes slaves to run away. Gregor mendel (1822-1884) identified the basic mechanisms of genetic inheritance; research rediscovered by 1900. Showed that inheritance was particulate: something, now called a gene, was passed down. Identified the role of dominant and recessive version of genes (alleles) Identified relationship between genotype ( the alleles you have) and phenotype ( the observable trait) Biologists identified a number of mendelian: traits in humans ( examples hitchhikers thumb) Early 20th century biologists applied mendels understanding of genetics to a wide range of traits, physical and behavioral. Pedigree of four generations in one almshouse. a border line family, in wich illegitimacy runs high. ; 1917. Pedigree showing inheritance of musical ability ; 1935. Coined the term eugenics, meaning well born , and argued that hereditary must be a conscious decision, for the betterment of mankind . Biologist who founded the eugenics record office (ero) in cold spring harbor, ny.
