CTET PAPER I 2021 · PYQ · Science / Genetics · easy
Which one of the following did experiments with pea plants and found that pea plant has some traits which come in pairs - such as rough or smooth, tall or short, yellow or green etc. ?
A.Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
B.Gregor Johann Mendel✓ Correct
C.George Mestral
D.Charles Darwin
Explanation
Gregor Johann Mendel, an Austrian monk, performed his famous experiments with pea plants (Pisum sativum) and observed traits like seed shape (round/wrinkled), plant height (tall/short), and seed colour (yellow/green). His work laid the foundation of modern genetics.
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