53. (4 points) Science is a string of theories that are modified over time as it

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53. (4 points) Science is a string of theories that are modified over time as it gathers more information and insight. Many of those modifications come from other sides of science. a) Who is considered the father of evolution? b) Who is considered the father of genetics? The theory of evolution was only fully accepted once we understood genetics. The work ong was passed off as skeptical until it made sense out of evolution. Explain how genetics helped to explain the mechanism of evolution. c) eneti d) BONUs (0.5 points): In what century did these two men live?

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53. a. Charles Darwin is known as the father of evolution.

b. Gregor Mendel is known as the father of genetics. He worked on pea plants and discovered the fundamental laws of inheritance.

c. Genes are the units of heredity. They are passed on from generation to generation via parents to offspring. As generations passes by, molecular mechanisms alter in a way so as to bring a change in the genes which is known as genetic variation. Now, genetic variation serves as the baseline for evolution. Over the years, random mutations takes place gradually in the genes and hence evolutionary change is based on the accumulation of the mutations. This becomes the key to evolution is selction of improved traits which are key for sustainance.

d. Charles Darwin and Gregor Mendel both lived in the 19th century.

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