Question

Mendel selected Pisum sativum for hybridisation experiments because of:

• A. Clear contrasting characters and short life span
• B. Long life span and non-fertile hybrids
• C. Presence of unisexual flowers
• D. Infertile hybrids and production of large number of seeds by each plant

Answer 1

The correct option is A Clear contrasting characters and short life span

Mendel selected Pisum sativum plant for hybridisation experiments due to following characters:
1. Clear contrasting characters that were easy to detect.
2. Shorter life span produces faster results.
2. Bisexual flowers facilitate cross pollination with desired traits.
3. The hybrids are fertile and can produce large numbers of seeds.