Answer: Garden pea (Pisum sativum).
- A Garden pea (Pisum sativum)
- B Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)
- C Maize plant (Zea mays)
- D Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus)
Correct answer: A. Garden pea (Pisum sativum)
Explanation: Mendel chose the garden pea, Pisum sativum, because it has clear contrasting traits, is easy to grow, and can be self- or cross-pollinated.
Punnett square for a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous (Tt) parents, showing the 3:1 phenotypic ratio predicted by Mendel's Law of Segregation.
Concept context
Mendel's laws, inheritance patterns, DNA structure, and molecular biology. Core of NEET biology.
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