Which one of the following traits of garden pea studied by Mendel was a dominant feature?

Axial flower position

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Green seed colour

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Green pod colour

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Round seed shape

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Solution

The correct options are
A
Axial flower position

C
Green pod colour

D
Round seed shape

Of the given following traits of garden pea studied by Mendel, the trait green seed colour was a recessive feature.
Axial flower position, Green pod colour and Round seed shape are all dominant traits in garden pea.

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