NEETBiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationMCQ+4 / −1
How many true breeding pea plant varieties
did Mendel select as pairs, which were similar
except in one character with contrasting
traits?
- A14
- B4
- C2
- D8
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Correct answer: A
A true breeding line refers to the plant that has undergone continuous self-pollination and showed stable trait inheritance and expression for several generations. Mendel (father of genetics) selected 14 true-breeding pea plant varieties, as pairs, which were similar except for one character with contrasting traits.
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