Which one of the following contrasting traits was not studied by Mendel?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Leaf Shape
Mendel studied seven pairs of contrasting traits in the garden pea: stem height (tall or dwarf), flower colour (violet or white), flower position (axial or terminal), pod shape (inflated or constricted), pod colour (green or yellow), seed shape (round or wrinkled) and seed colour (yellow or green).
(1) Stem Height — A trait studied by Mendel. Tall and dwarf plants were crossed.
(2) Leaf Shape — Not a trait studied by Mendel. Leaf shape is not one of the seven pairs.
(3) Pod Shape — A trait studied by Mendel. The two forms were inflated and constricted.
(4) Seed color — A trait studied by Mendel. The two forms were yellow and green.