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2020 · Q77
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Principles of Inheritance and Variation question

2020 · Q77

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?
  1. A
    14
  2. B
    4
  3. C
    2
  4. D
    8
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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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