Pulses · Botany

The 'Garden Pea' used by Gregor Mendel for his genetics experiments is:

  1. Pisum arvense
  2. Pisum sativum
  3. Lathyrus odoratus
  4. Vicia faba
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Correct answer: Pisum sativum

Pisum sativum is the Garden Pea. Mendel chose this species due to its distinct contrasting characters and ease of controlled pollination.

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