Mendel presented his paper in the year
A. 1866
B. 1865
C. 1867
D. 1870
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Gregor Mendel, known as the father of genetics, presented his groundbreaking work on inheritance in pea plants in the year 1865.He delivered his paper titled "Experiments on Plant Hybridization" to the Natural History Society of Brünn in two meetings held on February 8 and March 8, 1865.
Although the paper was published in 1866, the actual presentation was made in 1865.
This work laid the foundation for the modern science of genetics.
Hence, the correct answer is 1865.
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Correct answer is 1866