Which Characteristic of Pea Plants Were Important in Their Selection

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic of pea plants were important in their selection as Mendel's research organism?

• 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 the above were important characteristics in Mendel's selection.

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