Why Did Mendel Choose Pea Plants for His Research

question 51

Multiple Choice

Why did Mendel choose pea plants for his research?

• A)Peas are easy to cultivate.
• B)Pea plants have a short generation time.
• C)Pea plants are self-pollinating but can be cross-fertilized easily.
• D)Many true-breeding varieties were available.
• E)All of these were important characteristics in Mendel's selection.

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