Organ System Genetics Question #10163
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QWhich specimen did Mendel choose for his genetics experiments?

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  • A Drosophila
  • B Fly
  • C Rat
  • D Pisum sativum
Correct Answer: Option D

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Mendel chose Pisum sativum, commonly known as garden pea, for his experiments because of its various advantages, such as its distinct characteristics and ability to self-fertilize. He used this plant to study the inheritance of traits, which led to his discovery of the basic principles of genetics.

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