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Which of the following characters was not studied by Mendel in his Pea plant experiments?
Which of the following characters was not studied by Mendel in his Pea plant experiments?
Updated On: Apr 9, 2025
- Stem height
- Pod shape
- Seed shape
- Leaf shape
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The Correct Option is D
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Gregor Mendel studied seven traits in his pea plant experiments, which included:
- Stem height (tall vs. dwarf) – (A)
- Pod shape (inflated vs. constricted) – (B)
- Seed shape (round vs. wrinkled) – (C)
- Seed color (yellow vs. green)
- Flower color (purple vs. white)
- Flower position (axial vs. terminal)
- Pod color (green vs. yellow)
Leaf shape was not one of the traits Mendel studied, making (D) the correct choice.
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Mendel studied 7 distinct traits:
- Stem height (A)
- Pod shape (B)
- Seed shape (C)
Seed color, flower color, etc.
Leaf shape was not studied due to its continuous variation.
The correct answer is (D) Leaf shape.
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