Mendel, while studying the garden pea (Pisum sativum) observed its seven traits. Which one doesn't match with its dominant character?
A
Flower colour - purple
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Flower position - axial
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Pod colour - yellow
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Seed shape - round
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is C Pod colour - yellow Mendel followed the inheritance of 7 traits in pea plants (Pisum sativum). He chose traits that had 2 forms. The seven traits were pea shape, pea colour, flower colour, flower position, plant height, pod shape and pod colour.