Which one of the following traits of garden pea studied by Mendel was a recessive feature?
Correct answer: B. Green seed colour
- A. Axial flower position
- B. Green seed colour
- C. Green pod colour
- D. Round seed shape
Explanation
The recessive feature among the provided options that Mendel studied in garden pea plants was the green seed color (option b). Mendel's experiments revealed that green seed color is the result of a recessive allele (g), with yellow seed color being dominant (G).
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