Multiple Choice
How did Gregor Mendel's experiments change the scientific understanding of trait inheritance?
223
views
13. Mendelian Genetics
Introduction to Mendel's Experiments
Struggling with General Biology?
Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first videoMultiple Choice
The pea plant (Pisum sativum) is a good choice for studying heredity because it:
A
Develops slowly.
B
Produces only a few offspring.
C
Is easy to control which plants mate with each other.
D
Has only a few traits that appear in two easily distinguishable forms.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the context: The problem is about why the pea plant (Pisum sativum) is a good model organism for studying heredity.
Identify the characteristics of pea plants: They develop quickly, produce many offspring, and have traits that appear in two distinct forms.
Consider the ease of controlling mating: Pea plants have flowers that can be easily manipulated to control which plants mate with each other.
Evaluate the significance of distinct traits: The presence of traits in two easily distinguishable forms makes it easier to study inheritance patterns.
Conclude why pea plants are ideal: The combination of controlled mating and distinct traits makes pea plants excellent for studying genetic inheritance.
3:50mWatch next
Master Introduction to Mendel's Experiments with a bite sized video explanation from Jason
Start learningRelated Videos
Related Practice
Introduction to Mendel's Experiments practice set
Problem sets built by lead tutorsExpert video explanations