Question

In hybridisation experiments conducted by Mendel, what is the correct sequence of steps he followed?
i) Bagging
ii) Pollination
iii) Emasculation
iv) Rebagging
v) Selection of parents
vi) Collection of seeds

• A. I, III, IV, II, VI, V
• B. II, III, V, IV, VI, I
• C. V, III, I, II, IV, VI
• D. I, II, III, VI, V, IV

Answer 1

The correct option is C V, III, I, II, IV, VI

Mendel conducted hybridisation experiments on pea plants.

The correct sequence of steps he followed include:

Selection of parents with the desired character.

Emasculation - removal of anthers from a bisexual flower which was selected as a female parent to prevent self-pollination.

Bagging - covering the emasculated flowers with a bag to prevent contamination with unwanted pollen.

Cross-pollination - transfer of desired pollen to the stigma of emasculated flower.

Rebagging - again covering the emasculated flowers to avoid contamination.

Collection of seeds.