of genetics due to his investigations into pea plants. Using the following criteria, explain his research and also find out more details of how we do genetic research today. Success Criteria D State what Gregor Mendels first and second laws are. C Explain what a test cross is. Who would use a test cross and explain the significance of the process. B Explain why some animals are suitable for genetic tests and state which species are commonly used. A Research the methods of Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics. Describe and explain his Genetics experiments and suggest reasons for his success. Suggest why was his work not widely celebrated at his time? Do you think his results were completely reliable and why?