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How many pair/s of contrasting characters in the pod of pea were considered by Mendel in his experiments?

Options

  1. A1
  2. B2
  3. C4
  4. D7

Correct answer

B. 2

Step-by-step solution

Mendel selected 7 pairs of contrasting characters in pea plants for his experiments. Out of these, two pairs of contrasting characters were related to the pod of the pea plant: 1. Pod shape: Inflated (dominant) and Constricted (recessive) 2. Pod colour: Green (dominant) and Yellow (recessive) Therefore, there are 2 pairs of contrasting characters in the pod of pea. Answer: 2

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