Question

Which is incorrect for Mendelism?

• A. Works on garden pea
• B. Law of segregation proved by monohybrid cross
• C. Discovered linkage
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Discovered linkage

The correct option is C:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Linkage is defined as the possibility of inheritance of genes located close to each other on chromosome.
2. Medelism cannot describe the process of linkage.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

Mendel chose pea plant to carry out his experiments.

Option B:

Mendel performed monohybrid cross in which he observed the alleles are separated from each other to form the gametes.

Final answer: Linkage is not discovered by Mendel.