How many true-breeding pea plant varieties did Mendel select as pairs, which were similar except in one character with contrasting traits?

By Team Aakash Byju's | 29th December 2022

The correct answer is B) 14.

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A true breeding line refers to a plant that has undergone continuous self-pollination and shown stable trait inheritance and expression for several generations.

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Mendel chose 14 true-breeding varieties of pea plants in pairs, which were similar except for one character with contrasting traits.

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How many true-breeding pea plant varieties did Mendel select as pairs, which were similar except in one character with contrasting traits?

A

B

C

D

2

14

8

4

The correct answer is B) 14.

A true breeding line refers to a plant that has undergone continuous self-pollination and shown stable trait inheritance and expression for several generations.

Principle of Inheritance

Mendel chose 14 true-breeding varieties of pea plants in pairs, which were similar except for one character with contrasting traits.

Parent Generation

X

X

F1

F2

F2

F1

Below is the list of all pairs of contrasting features:

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