Question
Easy
Which one of the following did experiments with pea plants and found that pea plant has some traits which come in pairs - such as rough or smooth, tall or short, yellow or green etc.?
1
Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
2
Gregor Johann Mendel
3
George Mestral
4
Charles Darwin
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P1
Chapter: Living Beings & Nature
Topic: Plants & Animals: Diversity
Correct Answer
Option B
Explanation
Option 2, Gregor Johann Mendel, is the correct answer because he is widely recognized as the father of modern genetics due to his groundbreaking experiments with pea plants. Mendel conducted experiments between 1856 and 1863, during which he meticulously cross-bred pea plants and observed how traits were inherited across generations. He chose pea plants because they have distinct, easily observable traits that come in pairs, such as tall or shortтАжRead More
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