Question

Mendel studied seven contrasting characters for his breeding experiment with a pea. Which of the following characters did he not use?

• A. Pod shape
• B. Leaf shape
• C. Plant height
• D. Pod colour

Answer 1

The correct option is B Leaf shape

The traits that Mendel studied are listed below:

• Form of seed smooth (R) or wrinkled (r)
  
• Colour of seed yellow (Y) or green (y)
  
• Colour of flower purple (P) or white (p)
  
• Form of pods inflated (I) or constricted (i)
  
• Colour of pods green (G) or yellow (g)
  
• Position of flowers axial (A) or terminal (a)
  
• Height of plant tall (T) or dwarf (t)

So, the correct option is B.