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Why did Mendel choose pea plant for his experiments?

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Mendel choose pea plant for his experiment for the following reasons

  1. Easy to cultivate
  2. They have short life span
  3. They have sharply defined and contrasting traits (For example, height (tall, dwarf), seed color (yellow-green), etc.)
  4. These are self-pollinated.
  5. They have bisexual characteristics
  6. These have excellent disease resistance
  7. Have an optimal rate of survival

 

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