Question

Who is considered the father of Biology?
1. Aristotle
2. Linnaeus
3. Theophrastus
4. Mendel

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Aristotle

The correct answer is Aristotle.

• Aristotle -
  • The 'father of biology' is called the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384–322 BCE).
  • Aristotle arranged it with his ideas and concepts about biology.
  • Aristotle is also called the 'Father of Zoology' which is the branch of biology.
  • He was a disciple of Plato and a master of Alexander.
  • Aristotle's famous book on politics is "Politics".​

• ​Theophrastus -
  • Theophrastus is the father of Botany.
  • Plants are studied in botany.
• Carl Linnaeus-
  • He was a Swedish Botanist, Physician, and Zoologist.
  • Linnaeus made the first systematic attempt to classify Flora and Fauna.
  • Carl Linnaeus conceptualized the binomial nomenclature of classification.
• ​Gregor John Mendel-
  • He was a German-speaking Austrian Augustinian pastor and scientist.
  • He is called the 'Father of Genetics.
  • He set the rules of genetics by experimenting on the seeds of peas.

• Mendel's three rules of genetics-
  1. Law of Dominance
  2. Law of Segregation
  3. Law of Independent Assortment