Question

Mendel chose pea plant to demonstrate the inheritance of characters because

• A. They are leguminous plant
• B. They have contrasting characters
• C. They have seeds
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B They have contrasting characters

Mendel chose pea (Pisum sativum) plant to demonstrate the inheritance of characters because pea plant has contrasting and distinguishing characters (phenotypes) and genotypes. Also, it is easy to raise and has many offspring per mating.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.