Question

Which of the following is a recessive trait for garden pea plant?

• A. Round seed
• B. Constricted pod
• C. Tall plant
• D. Violet flower

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In Mendel’s experiments, constricted pods were identified as a recessive trait in pea plants. Traits such as round seeds and tall plants were dominant, while traits like wrinkled seeds and constricted pods were recessive.

Answer 2

In Mendelian genetics, certain traits exhibit dominant and recessive patterns of inheritance. For the garden pea plant, several traits were studied by Mendel. Among the traits listed:

• Round seed is a dominant trait.
• Tall plant is a dominant trait.
• Violet flower is a dominant trait.
• Constriction of the pod is a recessive trait.

In Mendel's experiments, the recessive trait will only appear if both alleles are recessive (homozygous recessive). For the constricted pod trait, the pod will appear constricted only if the plant is homozygous recessive.