What is the scientific name of the plant used by Mendel in his classical hybridisation experiment?

Pisum sativum

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Lathyrus odoratus

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Azadirachta indica

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Both a and b are correct

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Solution

The correct option is A Pisum sativum
Mendel used garden pea for his hybridisation experiment and selected seven pairs of contrasting traits for his studies. The scientific name of garden pea is Pisum sativum.

Lathyrus odoratus is a sweet pea that was used by Bateson and Punnett for linkage study in genetics.
Azadirachta indica is the scientific name for neem plant that has good medicinal values.

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