Mendelism

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In the sections to follow, we consider some of the extensions of Mendelism.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Illustration of Mendelism in the Andalusian Fowl.—Let us take as a simple example the case of the Andalusian fowl.

From Being Well-Born An Introduction to Eugenics by Guyer, Michael F.

It is rash to prophesy, but future studies of heredity  may show that Mendelism, or some modification of the principle, always holds true of mind as well as of body.

From The Science of Human Nature A Psychology for Beginners by Pyle, William Henry

Mendelian, Mendelism, referring to Mendel, the founder of a theory of heredity.

From Being Well-Born An Introduction to Eugenics by Guyer, Michael F.

The point of cardinal importance in connection with Mendelism is that it does reveal a law capable of being numerically stated, and apparently applicable to a large number of isolated factors in living things.

From Science and Morals and Other Essays by Windle, Bertram Coghill Alan, Sir