Multiple choice

Mendel performed hybridization experiments on

  1. Drosophila

  2. Pisum

  3. Chlorella

  4. Evening Primrose

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mendel conducted his groundbreaking hybridization experiments using Pisum sativum (garden pea plants). He chose peas because they had distinct contrasting traits, could be easily cross-pollinated, produced many offspring quickly, and had a short generation time - making them ideal for studying inheritance patterns.