Q160 / 180 · NEET 2015 (Phase 1) · Zoology

How many pairs of contrasting characters in pea plants were studied by Mendel in his experiments?

A
Five
B
Six
C
Eight
Correct answer
D
Seven

Solution

Mendel had studied 7 pairs of contrasting characters in pea plants in his experiments which are stem height, seed colour, seed shape, pod colour, pod shape, flower position & flower colour.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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