Q. Which of the following is the dominant character according to Mendel?
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Solution:
Mendel studied seven pairs of contrasting characters in Pisum sativum. Mendel selected 14 true breeding plant varieties, as pairs which were similar except for one character for contrasting traits.
Contrasting traits Dominant Recessive 1. Stem height Tall Dwarf 2. Flower colour Violet White 3. Flower position Axial Terminal 4. Pod shape Inflated Constricted 5. Pod colour Green Yellow 6. Seed shape Round Wrinkled 7. Seed colour Yellow Green
| Dominant | Recessive | |
| 1. Stem height | Tall | Dwarf |
| 2. Flower colour | Violet | White |
| 3. Flower position | Axial | Terminal |
| 4. Pod shape | Inflated | Constricted |
| 5. Pod colour | Green | Yellow |
| 6. Seed shape | Round | Wrinkled |
| 7. Seed colour | Yellow | Green |