Question

Mendel selected the pea plant for his experiments because:

• A. A & B only
• B. C & D only
• C. B & C only
• D. A, B, C & D

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A

A & B only

B

C & D only

C

B & C only

D

A, B, C & D

Mendel selected the pea plant for his experiments because this plant has a short life cycle, and shows distinct contrasting characters. It possesses bisexual flowers that undergo self-fertilisation, while they could also be conveniently cross-fertilised. Also, he could obtain large number of progeny which made his experimental results more valid.