Question

Why did mendel select pea plants for his experiments?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

• The flowers of this plant are bisexual. 
• They are self-pollinating, and thus, self and cross pollination can easily be performed. 
• The different physical characteristics were easy to recognise and study. 
• They have a shorter life span and are the plants are easier to maintain.

Answer 2

Explanation: Because pea plants have very much characters to study upon

• It has a short breeding period
• Many contrasting characters
• Has bisexual flowers

• Artificial cross pollination can be achieved easily
• they produced large seeds in one generation