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Question:

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

Eight

Seven

Five

Six

Solution:

Correct option is B. Seven
Seven pairs of contrasting characters in pea plants were studied by Mendel in his experiments. They were : i) form of seed; ii) colour of cotyledons; iii) colour of seed coat; iv) form of pod; v) colour of pod; vi) position of flower; vii) height of plant (length of stem).