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The laws of inheritance were discovered by:

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Gregor Mendel

Discoverer of Inheritance Laws

The fundamental laws of inheritance were discovered by Gregor Mendel.

Mendel, an Austrian monk, conducted crucial experiments with pea plants during the mid-19th century. His research detailed the basic principles of heredity, establishing the foundation for the field of genetics.

Gregor Mendel is recognized for identifying key concepts like the Law of Segregation and the Law of Independent Assortment through his systematic study of pea plant traits.

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