Question

the difference between a white flower and a red flower, for example, may be easier to spot than perhaps a cleft chin. with pea plants, mendel could control which plants mated with each other. pea plants also grow easily and mature quickly which allowed mendel to conduct more experiments in a far shorter time.
chart: columns (from left): shape of seeds, color of seeds, color of pods, shape of pods, plant height, flower color; rows: “dominant trait” (with traits: round, yellow, green, full, tall, purple) and “recessive trait” (with traits: wrinkled, green, yellow, constricted, short, white), each with corresponding images
why did mendel choose to grow pea plants for his experiment?
select all that apply
□ they were the only plant that could grow in the garden.
□ they grow and mature quickly.
□ they provide food for other organisms.
□ their traits are easily noticeable.
□ they can withstand harsh environments.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• "They were the only plant that could grow in the garden" is incorrect as there's no indication pea plants were the only option.
• "They grow and mature quickly" matches the text: "Pea plants also grow easily and mature quickly...".
• "They provide food for other organisms" is not mentioned as a reason for Mendel's choice.
• "Their traits are easily noticeable" matches the example of flower color difference being easy to spot.
• "They can withstand harsh environments" is not mentioned in the context of Mendel's choice.

Answer:

B. They grow and mature quickly, D. Their traits are easily noticeable