Mendel performed his experiments on _______ plant.
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pisum sativum
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cajanus cajan
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clitoria ternatea
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none of these
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Correct answer
Explanation
Mendel conducted his famous hybridization experiments on Pisum sativum (garden pea/field pea). He chose this plant because it has contrasting traits, short lifecycle, can be cross-pollinated manually, and produces many offspring.