Why Mendel selected pea plants for his experiments?

1.	Why Mendel selected pea plants for his experiments?
Answer» Mendel selected pea plants on the basis of following characters: Pea plant exhibited number of contrasting characters. It normally undergoes self pollination but can be cross pollinated manually. It is an annual plant and yield’s result in a year’s time, so it can be observed for many generation. Many varieties were available with observable alternative forms for a trait. Pure varieties of pea were available which always bred true. Large number of seeds are produced per plant which can be easily handled and cultivated.

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Mendel selected pea plants on the basis of following characters:

Pea plant exhibited number of contrasting characters.
It normally undergoes self pollination but can be cross pollinated manually.
It is an annual plant and yield’s result in a year’s time, so it can be observed for many generation.
Many varieties were available with observable alternative forms for a trait.
Pure varieties of pea were available which always bred true.
Large number of seeds are produced per plant which can be easily handled and cultivated.

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