Question

Identify the correct sequence of the steps involved in Mendel’s experiments.

• A. Selection of hybrids → Self-breeding of hybrids → Identification of pure varieties
  
• B. Selection of pure parent plants → Self-breeding of parent plants → Hybridisation of offsprings with different variety plants
• C. Selection of pure parent plants → Hybridisation of pure parents → Self-breeding of hybrid plants
• D. Selection of pure parent plants → Cross-pollination of pure parents → Hybridisation of parent plants

Answer 1

The correct option is C Selection of pure parent plants → Hybridisation of pure parents → Self-breeding of hybrid plants

The sequence of steps involved in Mendel’s experiments was as follows: Pure breeding parent plants were selected. They were cross-pollinated to produce hybrid offspring, this is known as hybridisation. The hybrids were known as the $F_1$ generation. The $F_1$ hybrid offspring were then self-pollinated to produce the next generation, which was termed $F_2$ generation. At each generation, the traits inherited from the parents were observed and conclusions were drawn.