Question

Why did Mendel choose pea plant for his experiments?

Answer 1

Correct option is D. All of the above

Gregor Mendel chose the pea plants for his experiments because the garden pea is an ideal subject in the study of genetics for the following reasons:

1. Presence of observable traits with contrasting forms.
   
2. It produces many offspring in one cross.
   
3. Short life cycle.
   
4. Ease in manipulating pollination (cross pollination).