How many pairs of contrasting traits were studied by Mendel in pea plant ?
A
6
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B
7
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C
8
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D
10
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Solution
The correct option is B 7 Mendel selected seven pairs of contrasting characters like seed shape, seed color, pod shape, pod color, flower color, flower position, and plant height.
Each of them has one pair of contrasting traits which Mendel used for his experiments and to analyse the results.