Write two reasons behind the selection of pea plants by Mendel for his experiments on heredity.
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Class X
Life Science
03 (a) Heredity
02 Mark
2023
The two reasons behind the selection of pea plants by Mendel for his experiments on heredity.
- Pea plants have easily observable contrasting traits, such as flower color and seed shape.
- Pea plants can self-pollinate as well as cross-pollinate, allowing controlled breeding experiments.
- They have a relatively short life cycle.
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