How did Mendel determine the pattern of inheritance in pea plants?
By observing the behavior of pea plants in the wild
By conducting controlled crosses between pea plants
By analyzing the soil composition for plant growth
By studying the effects of pesticides on plants
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. By conducting controlled crosses between pea plants
Solution:
Mendel meticulously controlled the crosses between different varieties of pea plants, ensuring that he knew the traits of the parental plants. By observing the traits expressed in the offspring, he was able to deduce the patterns of inheritance.
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