Question

Gregor Mendel used pea plants to perform his experiments for the genetic experiments.
Which of the following is not the possible reason for his choice of plant?

• A. Easy to grow in garden
• B. Have shorter lifespan
• C. Have high nutritional value
• D. Easily recognisable physical characteristics

Answer 1

The correct option is C Have high nutritional value

The reason for the selection of pea plants for the genetic experiments are

1. Easy to grow in the garden.
2. The generation time of pea plants is less.
3. The different physical characteristics were easy to recognise and study.
4. Pea plants have lesser maintenance costs.

Pea plants do have a good nutritional value but that's not one of the reasons for Mendel to choose them for his genetic experiments.