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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Question:
How many pairs of contrasting traits were studied by Mendel in pea plant
Options:
3
2
10
7
Correct Answer:
7
Explanation:
Seven pairs of contrasting characters in pea plants were studied by Mendel in his experiments. They were : i) form of seed; ii) colour of cotyledons; iii) colour of seed coat; iv) form of pod; v) colour of pod; vi) position of flower; vii) height of plant (length of stem).