Mendel selected peas because it is naturally:
Correct answer: D. Short generation time
- A. Cross fertilized
- B. Self fertilized
- C. Unisexual
- D. Short generation time
Explanation
Mendel selected pea plants for his experiments due to their easily detectable, contrasting characters. These are bisexual plants and grow to maturity in a single season only. In these plants, cross-pollination can also be done artificially.
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