Question

which of mendel’s generations was allowed to self-pollinate?
○ f₁ generation
○ p generation
○ f₁ generation and f₂ generation
○ p generation and f₂ generation

Explanation:

Mendel's experiments involved crossing pure - breeding parental (P) generation plants. The offspring of the P generation is the F₁ generation. After obtaining the F₁ generation, Mendel allowed the F₁ generation to self - pollinate. The self - pollination of the F₁ generation led to the production of the F₂ generation. The P generation was not self - pollinated in the context of Mendel's key experiments where he was looking at the inheritance patterns after cross - pollination.

Answer:

A. F₁ generation