Question

Select the incorrect option:

Mendel used the garden pea plant for his hybridization experiment because:

• A. It is easy to grow
• B. It has easily distinguishable and inheritable characters
• C. It has a very long life span
• D. It is easily self pollinated

Answer 1

The correct option is C It has a very long life span

Garden pea plant has a short life span which is one of the most desirable characters while conducting the experiment. Due to small life span, the changes in the next generation can be observed quickly which reduces the overall time of the experiment.

Other desirable characters which Mendel saw include, easy to grow, self pollination/fertilization. The characters of the plant like height, flower colour, pod shape, seed shape and colour, etc. are easily distinguishable and can be inherited.