Question

Give the scientific name of the plant, Mendel used for his experiments on
Inheritance of characters. Give two reasons, why he chose that plant.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Mendel studied inheritance in peas (Pisum sativum). He chose peas because they had been used for similar studies, are easy to grow and can be sown each year. Pea flowers contain both male and female parts, called stamen and stigma, and usually self-pollinate.

Answer 2

Mendel studied inheritance in peas (Pisum sativum).

Mendel selected garden pea plant for his experiments because of the following characteristics:

(i) The flowers of this plant are bisexual.

(ii) They are self-pollinating, and thus, self and cross pollination can easily be performed.

(iii) The different physical characteristics were easy to recognise and study.

(iv) They have a shorter life span and are the plants are easier to maintain.