Question

Which of the following characters of pea plants chosen by Mendel had the contrasting traits of green and yellow?

• A. Flower colour
• B. Pod colour
• C. Seed colour
• D. Both (b) and (c)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Mendel selected pea plant for their contrasting characters and these 7 characters and their contrasting traits are:
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