mendelian
/mɛnˈdiliən/
adjective
- Relating to the genetic principles of inheritance discovered by Gregor Mendel, especially the idea that traits are passed from parents to offspring through units (genes).
- The Mendelian ratio of 3:1 appears when both parents carry a recessive trait.
- Many simple traits, like earlobe shape, follow Mendelian patterns of inheritance.
- In biology class, we studied Mendelian genetics by looking at pea plants.
noun
- A person who supports or studies the genetic theories of Gregor Mendel.
- The conference brought together Mendelian from around the world to discuss new findings.
- She became a Mendelian after reading about Gregor Mendel's experiments with peas.
- Early Mendelian argued that traits are inherited through discrete units, not blended.