Single Choice

How many pairs of contrasting characters in pea plants were studied by Mendel in his experiments?

AEight
BSeven
Correct Answer
CFive
DSix

Solution

Seven pairs of contrasting characters in pea plants were studied by Mendel in his experiments. They were : i) form of seed; ii) colour of cotyledons; iii) colour of seed coat; iv) form of pod; v) colour of pod; vi) position of flower; vii) height of plant (length of stem).

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Among the following characters, which one was not considered by Mendel in his experiments on pea?

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In his classic experiments on pea plants, Mendel did not use

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Which one is a dominant trait out of the characters chosen by Mendel?

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