NEETZoologyPrinciples of Inheritance and Variation
What type of experiments did Mendel conduct?
Options
- AGenetic modification experiments
- BArtificial pollination/cross pollination experiments
- CCloning experiments
- DNatural pollination experiments
Correct answer
B. Artificial pollination/cross pollination experiments
Step-by-step solution
Mendel conducted such artificial pollination/cross pollination experiments using several true-breeding pea lines . A true breeding line is one that, having undergone continuous self-pollination, shows the stable trait inheritance and expression for several generations. Mendel selected 14 true-breeding pea plant varieties, as pairs which were similar except for one character with contrasting traits. Some of the contrasting traits selected were smooth or wrinkled seeds, yellow or green seeds, inflated (full) or const