What is another word for mendelian?
Pronunciation: [mɛndˈiːli͡ən] (IPA) 
Mendelian genetics refers to the principles of inheritance first described by Gregor Mendel, an Austrian monk, in the 19th century. The term 'Mendelian' typically refers to the specific laws governing the inheritance of traits in living organisms, which are largely based on the transmission of genetic information from one generation to the next. Synonyms for 'Mendelian' include terms such as hereditary, genetic, genetical, Mendelist, and heredity-based. These words are often interchangeable and used interchangeably with 'Mendelian' in scientific literature related to genetics and inheritance patterns. Understanding the principles of Mendelian genetics is essential to geneticists, ecologists, and evolutionary biologists as it helps to predict traits that will be passed down from parents to offspring, and ultimately influence the genetic makeup of populations.
