George Beadle (Noun)
Meaning
United States biologist who discovered how hereditary characteristics are transmitted by genes (1903-1989).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- George Beadle was a renowned American biologist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
- The discovery of how hereditary characteristics are transmitted by genes is attributed to the work of George Beadle.
- George Beadle's research on the fungus Neurospora crassa led to a deeper understanding of the role of genes in heredity.
- George Beadle was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1958 for his groundbreaking work on the genetic control of biochemical events.
- As a prominent figure in the field of genetics, George Beadle's work laid the foundation for future research on the transmission of hereditary characteristics.