Question

why did mendel decide to use pea plants to study? peas plants have several contrasting characteristics and reproduce sexually. pea plants reproduce asexually and have lots of offspring. pea plants grow slowly and have very few offspring.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Pea plants have several contrasting characteristics (like flower color, seed shape) and reproduce sexually (via pollination), which made them ideal for Mendel's genetic studies.
• Option 2: Pea plants reproduce sexually, not asexually, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: Pea plants grow relatively quickly and produce many offspring, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

Peas plants have several contrasting characteristics and reproduce sexually.