Written by Lauren Objective: To explore the basic principles of genetics such as Medelian genetics using the model organism, Drosophila melanogaster. Introduction: Gregor Mendel, an Austrian monk, observed heritable traits in the common pea plant and discovered several key basic principles in Genetics. The pea plant was perfect organism for Mendel to observe because it reproduces quickly, and in large numbers, and is fairly easy to manipulate. What he discovered was that there are 7 inheritable traits that only have […]
