Question

Which character(s) of the Pea plant has been studied by Mendel in his experiments?

• A. Round/Wrinkled seed
• B. Tall/Dwarf plant
• C. White/Violet flowers
• D. All of these

Hint:

Mendel's pea plant experiments led to the discovery of dominant and recessive traits, forming the foundation of modern genetics.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics, conducted experiments on pea plants (Pisum sativum) and identified seven contrasting traits:
1. Seed shape - Round vs. Wrinkled
2. Seed color - Yellow vs. Green
3. Flower color - White vs. Violet
4. Pod shape - Inflated vs. Constricted
5. Pod color - Green vs. Yellow
6. Flower position - Axial vs. Terminal
7. Plant height - Tall vs. Dwarf
Since all these traits were studied, the correct answer is (D) All of these.